3D Model of 737-200 Generic By PerspectX (Browse This Publisher's Products) (View Profile)

Description

A detailed model of the737-200, Generic, complete with texture sets, all components are parented and pivoted for animation.

Textures

All major surface textures are 2048x2048. Color, Bump maps provided. Photoshop templates are available for download, and are 4096x4096 in resolution.

History

The 737 was born out of's need to introduce a competitor in the short-range, small capacity jetliner market which had been pioneered by the Sud Aviation Caravelle, BAC 1-11 and theDC-9. Whilehad originally planned for a 60 to 85 seat aircraft, consultation with launch customer Lufthansa resulted in a change to 100 seats.

was far behind its competitors when the 737 was launched, as rival aircraft were already into flight certification. To speed up the development time,reused 60 percent of the structure and systems of the existing 727, most notably the fuselage cross section, which permitted six-abreast seating compared to the rival 1-11 and DC-9's five-abreast layout.

Significantly, the widened cross-section and short fuselage complicated the aerodynamics of the planned aft-mounted engines. As a result, engineers mounted the engines on pylons directly to the underside of the wings; which kept the aircraft low to the ground for easy ramp operations.