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Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737

A Malaysia-Singapore Airlines Boeing 737

Boeing 737 (SM-AOU) of Malaysia-Singapore Airlines at Singapore International Airport ca. 1969-1971

Source: Wikimedia Commons

Malaysia Airlines operated two models of Boeing 737 with specifications shown below.

Boeing 737-400


Number of aircraft
37

Passenger seating capacity
144

Engines
CFM56-3C1

Wing span
28.90 m (94 ft 10 inch)

Height
11.07 m (36 ft 6 inch)

Length
36.40 m (119 ft 5 inch)

Range
2,963 km (1,600 nm)

Max fuel capacity
6,200 US Gallons

Cruising speed
Mach 0.74 (797 km/h)

Business Class

Number of seats 16

  • The seat is mechanically assisted recline.
  • Meal tray table conveniently stowed in the armrest.
  • Cocktail table available at the centre armrest.
  • Individual overhead reading lights.
  • Seat cover: Woollen.
  • Headrest cover: Linen.
  • Seat is arranged in pairs (2-2).

Economy Class

Number of seats 128

  • The seat is mechanically assisted recline.
  • Seatback meal tray table except at front row which is 'in-arm' table.
  • Individual overhead reading lights.
  • Seat cover: Woollen.
  • Headrest cover: Paper disposable.
  • Seat is arranged 3-3.

Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20110406074701/http://www.malaysia-airlines.com/hq/en/mh-experience/fleet/boeing-737-400.html



Boeing 737-800


Number of aircraft
3

Passenger seating capacity
162–189

Engines
CFM56-7BE

Wing span
34.30 m (112 ft 7 inch)

Height
12.50 m (41 ft 2 inch)

Length
39.50 m (129 ft 6 inch)

Range
5,765 km (3,115 nm)

Max fuel capacity
6,875 US Gallons

Cruising speed
Mach 0.785 (937 km/h)

Business Class

Number of seats 16

  • Seat pitch of 42 inches.
  • Personal 10.6-inch LCD widescreen video monitor.
  • Generous recline with leg-rest and foot bar.
  • PED AC power supply.
  • Seat is arranged in pairs (2-2).

Economy Class

Number of seats 144

  • Seat pitch of 30 inches.
  • Personal 9-inch LCD widescreen video monitor.
  • Thinner and lighter seat providing better personal space.
  • Access to PED AC power supply.
  • Seat is arranged 3-3.

Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20110406075510/http://www.malaysia-airlines.com/hq/en/mh-experience/fleet/boeing-737-800.html