How the 737-300 fits into the 737 story
737-300 is a partially retired member of the Boeing 737 family, known for the first Classic-series branch and the version that introduced CFM56 power.
The 737-300 earned a distinct place in the Boeing 737 family story through its engines, seating, range, service entry, and the missions operators chose it to fly.
Service entry
1984
Seating
126 to 149
Range
2,255 nm
Variant history
Why it branches from the family
The 737-300 stands out within the Boeing 737 family because it captures the first Classic-series branch and the version that introduced CFM56 power.
It entered service in 1984 with CFM56-3 engines, typical seating for 126 to 149, and published range of about 2,255 nautical miles.
Fact rows
Reference snapshot
- ICAO designator
- B733
- Designator references
- Engines
- CFM56-3
- Type data
- Service entry
- 1984
- Operator records
- Typical seating
- 126 to 149
- Operator layouts
- Range
- 2,255 nm
- Planning data
Return to the family page
Return to the family history for the wider program story, then compare this version with the other models that carried the design into different markets and missions.