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Boeing 737-600 specs, size & range

The Boeing 737-600 (ICAO code B736, IATA 736) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is 31.2 m long, a 34.3 m wingspan and a maximum take-off weight of 65,997 kg.

Landplane with 2 jet engines Wake category: Medium Airliners & big jets
Boeing 737-600
Photo: Mark Harkin · source · CC BY 2.0

737-600 specifications

Length
31.20 m (102.4 ft)
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Wingspan
34.32 m (112.6 ft)
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Height
12.57 m (41.2 ft)
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Wing area
124.6 m² (1,341 sq ft)
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Fuselage width
3.76 m
Fuselage height
4.01 m
Max take-off weight
65,997 kg (145,498 lb)
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Max landing weight
54,657 kg (120,498 lb)
Max zero-fuel weight
51,709 kg
Max ramp weight
66,224 kg
Fuel capacity
26,024 L (6,875 US gal)
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Cruise speed
453 kn (839 km/h)
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Approach speed
125 kn (232 km/h)
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Absolute ceiling
41,000 ft (12,497 m)
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Models & engines

ModelEnginesCertified
737-600CFM International CFM56-7B18/3 / CFM56-7B20 / CFM56-7B20/2 / CFM56-7B20/3 / CFM56-7B20E / CFM56-7B22 / CFM56-7B22/2 / CFM56-7B22/3 / CFM56-7B22E12 Aug 1998

The Boeing 737-600 is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Boeing. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code B736, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code 736. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

737-600 size and dimensions

The 737-600 is 31.20 m (102.4 ft) long, has a wingspan of 34.32 m and stands 12.57 m tall. That makes it the #57 longest of 67 airliners & big jets in our database — longer than 15% of them. Its fuselage is 3.76 m wide, the width of a single-aisle cabin with six seats per row. With 124.6 m² of wing, the wing loading at maximum weight is about 530 kg/m².

737-600 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 65,997 kg (145,498 lb) and it may land at up to 54,657 kg — 83% of take-off weight, so after a short flight it has to burn off fuel before landing at full weight. Among airliners & big jets it ranks #50 of 69 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 51,709 kg, leaving up to 14,288 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight. The tanks hold 26,024 litres (6,875 US gallons), about 20.8 tonnes of jet fuel.

737-600 speed and range

It cruises at about 839 km/h (453 knots), faster than 32% of airliners & big jets. On final approach it flies at around 125 knots (232 km/h), ICAO approach category C. Its ceiling is 41,000 ft (12,497 m).

737-600 models and engines

Our database lists 1 certified model of the 737-600: 737-600. The first was certified in August 1998. Engines come from CFM International.

Aircraft similar to the 737-600

Comparable airliners & big jets include Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor, Yakovlev Yak-42, Yakovlev Yak-141 and Douglas A-4 Skyhawk.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the Boeing 737-600?

B736 (IATA code: 736) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How fast is the Boeing 737-600?

It cruises at about 453 knots (839 km/h).

How big is the Boeing 737-600?

Length 31.20 m, wingspan 34.32 m and height 12.57 m.

Which engines does the Boeing 737-600 use?

CFM International CFM56-7B18/3 / CFM56-7B20 / CFM56-7B20/2 / CFM56-7B20/3 / CFM56-7B20E / CFM56-7B22 / CFM56-7B22/2 / CFM56-7B22/3 / CFM56-7B22E.

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