How to spot it
Sits low on short landing gear, with engines tucked tight under the wing (flat-bottomed on most), a pointed nose and often winglets.
Often confused with
Airbus A320
The 737 has a pointed nose, a flat-bottomed engine and a short main gear; the A320 has a round nose and sits higher off the ground.
Boeing 737-800 vs Airbus A320: side by sideBoeing 737 MAX 8
The MAX has split scimitar winglets, sawtooth engine nacelles and a longer, pointed tail cone.
Boeing 737-800 vs Boeing 737 MAX 8: side by sideBoeing 737-700
The 737-800 has two overwing exits a side; the -700 has one.
Boeing 737-800 vs Boeing 737-700: side by sideBoeing P-8 Poseidon
The P-8 has few windows, raked wingtips and a weapons bay; the 737-800 has winglets and a full row of windows.
Boeing 737-800 vs Boeing P-8 Poseidon: side by sideDid you know
The 737 is the best-selling jet airliner family ever built.
Details
| Maker | Boeing |
|---|---|
| Type | Airliner |
| ICAO code | B738 |
| First flight | 1997 |
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