What is the difference between a 73W and a 73g?
Hey ElectraBob... for WestJet the 73W is actually the 737-700. However internally we use several codes to differentiate between the different 737-700s we have. The 73W refers to the 737-700 equipped with winglets, and with the new 136 seat configuration. 73G refers to a -700 with no winglets and 140 seats.
Why is the 737-800 called the 73h?
For the sake of consistency, they did the some thing with the 737-800, and in some places you'll see that referred to as the "73H" -- as the 737-700 is followed by the 737-800, the 73G is followed by the 73H. But in other contexts, you'll see the reference revert to the old convention, and
What does 738 and 73h code mean?
The "738" and "73H" refer to the 73 7- 8 00. The link in @JulianHzg's answer specifies which codes are used in IATA and which in ICAO usage, although sometimes you'll see a code in isolation without necessarily knowing which system of reference it's coming from.
Why is the number 73g instead of-700?
So to avoid that confusion, they took the 7th letter of the alphabet, G, and used that instead of the "7" of "-700" and so now: The "73G" is the 73 7- 7 00.
What is a 73W aircraft for Southwest?
"73W" - Our 737-700's Plane which holds a max of 143 passengers.
What is a 73W aircraft for WestJet?
On 22 January of 2021, our Boeing 737 MAX aircraft returned to the skies, after months of rigorous testing and safety checks....Aircraft specifications: 737 MAX 8.Guest capacity174 seats, 12 Premium Cabin / 162 Economy CabinMaximum altitude12,500 m / 41,000 ftRange6,510 km / 4,045 mi11 more rows
What is a 73 h plane?
Boeing 737-800 (73H)
What is b73w?
73W describes a 737-700 with winglets. This is an older model and not a 737 MAX model. It is not covered by recent regulatory actions.
What is Westjets biggest plane?
Aircraft specifications: Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerGuest capacity320 seats, 16 Business, 28 Premium, 276 EconomyAircraft length63 m / 206 ftTail height17.02 m / 55.1 ftWingspan60.17 m / 197.4 ftCargo container dimensions162.4 cm (64 in) tall. Depth and width vary by container.9 more rows
What is the longest WestJet flight?
The longest flight on WestJet is approximately seven hours and two minutes from Montego Bay to Edmonton. WestJet has three sizes of planes; 737-600 (119 seats), 737-700 (136 seats) and 737-800 (166 seats).
What is a 738 plane?
Boeing 737-800Boeing 737-800 (738)
Are there any 737 100 still flying?
Sadly no 737-100s are still flying. Most were retired by the late 1990s, having been superseded by more modern types. They were sent off to storage and scrapping locations to end their lives. The last 737-100 in airline service was with America West Airlines.
What type of aircraft is a 73H?
Boeing 737-80073G - Boeing 737-700 (7th letter of the alphabet) 73H - Boeing 737-800 with winglets (8th letter of the alphabet) 762 - Boeing 767-200.
What does 737 mean in Boeing?
The series numbers tend to indicate two general differentiators: Aircraft size and aircraft generation. The 737 family is the most interesting case for designation variations as each generation has had several series. The 737 family of aircraft began with the -100 but has gone all the way up to the -900.
Is a Boeing 737-800 A max?
One interesting aspect is the difference between the 737 MAX 8 and the MAX 9. While the latter holds more passengers, this is at no detrimental cost to its operational range. They also differ in the sense that the 737-800 is the third-largest 737NG airframe, while the MAX 8 ranks second among the MAX series.