737-500 vs 737-400
The 737-400 typically seats about 36 more passengers, while the 737-500 flies about 580 km further. The 737-400 flew first, 1 year earlier.
737-500 · 31 m
737-400 · 36.4 m
| Boeing 737-500 | Boeing 737-400 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Boeing | Boeing |
| First flight | 1989 | 1988 |
| Typical seats | 110 | 146 |
| Range | 4,400 km | 3,820 km |
| Length | 31.0 m | 36.4 m |
| Engines | 2 × jet | 2 × jet |
| Body | Narrow-body | Narrow-body |
● marks the higher figure. Bigger isn’t always better: airlines pick the size that fits the route.
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