Boeing 737-500 vs. Boeing 737-800

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Boeing 737-500 versus Boeing 737-800
31.01 m 101 ft 9 in length 39.50 m 129 ft 7 in
11.12 m 36 ft 6 in height 12.57 m 41 ft 3 in
28.88 m 94 ft 9 in wingspan 34.32 m 112 ft 7 in
2x CFM56-3B1 Turbofan engines 2 Turbofan Engines (CFM Intl. CFM56-7B27)
20,100 pound-force thrust per engine 27,300 lbf
40,200 pound-force total thrust 54,600 lbf
60,555 kg 133,500 lb MTOW 79,010 kg 174,200 lb
2,950 nm 5,466 km range 5,713 km 3,085 nmi
492 knots 285 mph cruise speed Mach 0.785 969 km/h
108 / 122 capacity 162 / 184 passengers
rotor diameter
rate of climb
Please note that these values are indicative and actual values can vary based on specific engine models and configurations.