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"The 500 was the last of the second generation of 737s to be developed. It was launched in 1987 and entered service in 1990. With the growth of the 737-300 and 737-400, Boeing introduced the shortened 500 for the airlines replacing the earlier 737-100 and 737-200.
It incorporated greater range, better economics, and a more modern looking cabin. The CFM engines were also much less noisy than the lower bypass ratio JT8D engines.
737-500 is a short to medium range airliner. The 737-500 is 31.01m in length, comparable to the 737-200's 30.53m (100ft 2in) length. The 737-500 is the shortest and smallest member of the second generation 737-300/-400/-500 family.
In August 2006 a total of 367 Boeing 737-500 aircraft were in airline service. Major operators include: Air Nippon, Czech Airlines, Lufthansa, S7 Airlines, SAS Braathens, Aerolíneas Argentinas, Continental Airlines, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines."
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