Permalink: http://www.boeingimages.com/archive/First-Flight-of-the-737-300-2F3XC54W0MP.htmlCopyright © Boeing. All Rights Reserved.View Photo/Video onlyConceptually similarFirst 737-300 Fuselage Ready for Shipping737-300 First Flight737-300 First Flight737-300 First Flight737-400 First FlightFirst Flight of the 737-300First 737-500 in Flight737-300 First Flight737-300 First FlightView AllView more with similar tones First Flight of the 737-300Select usageWhat Type of Order?Usage:Development of the quieter, more fuel-efficient CFM56-3 series of engines with appropriate thrust allowed Boeing to improve its most popular jetliners and produce the Classic 737-300, -400 and -500. The engines are larger and mounted forward of the wing struts instead of tucked directly under the wing. The 737-300 is about 9 feet longer than the -200 it was designed to replace, and can seat up to 21 more passengers. The technological advancements combine to lower operating costs and yield a 30 percent reduction in fuel burn per seat compared with the 737-200.BI225557 (k48170)Maximum size:3000px × 2400px (~20 MB)10.0in × 8.0in (300dpi)License type:Rights ManagedKeywords:1980s-737 family-737-300-air to air-airplanes-blue-blue skies-clear skies-commercial-commercial passenger planes-copy space-day-exteriors-first flights-flying-full body views-jets-monoplanes-out of production-photos-right side views-rollout livery-silver color-sunshine-text-unpainted-viewed from below-whiteRelated Photo/Videos:View All