Boeing 737-400SF

Boeing 737-400SF
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Boeing 737-400SF

The Boeing 737-400SF (Special Freighter) is a medium-haul narrow-body cargo conversion with a maximum payload of roughly 45,000 lb (20.4 metric tons).

With its main-deck cargo door and capacity for up to 10 to 11 standard pallets, the 737-400SF is a proven, cost-effective workhorse for express and regional freight operators. Powered by two CFM56 turbofan engines, it pairs dependable performance with the economics operators need.

  • Maximum payload of roughly 45,000 lb (20.4 metric tons).
  • Main-deck cargo door (140" x 83") with room for 10 to 11 pallets.
  • Total cargo volume of ~5,500 to 5,828 cu ft (142 to 156 m³).
  • Powered by two reliable CFM56 turbofan engines.
Technical Specifications

Boeing 737-400SF at a glance

ManufacturerBoeing
Model737-400SF (Special Freighter)
Max payload~45,000 lb (20.4 t)
Cargo volume5,500 – 5,828 cu ft
Main deck10 – 11 pallets (88" x 125")
Cargo door140" x 83" (356 x 213 cm)
Range~2,300 – 2,392 mi (3,850 km)
Cruise speed450 – 495 mph (797 – 853 km/h)
MTOW144,000 – 148,000 lb (65,090 kg)
Crew2 pilots
Engines2 × CFM56 turbofan
Runway (takeoff)~7,500 – 8,500 ft
Why the 737-400SF

A proven, cost-effective cargo workhorse

Serious payload

A maximum payload of roughly 45,000 lb (20.4 metric tons) makes the 737-400SF a heavy hitter among narrow-body freighters.

Main-deck cargo door

A large main-deck door (140" x 83") and room for 10 to 11 standard pallets allow fast, palletised loading and unloading.

Medium-haul range

Around 2,300 miles (3,850 km) with max payload, covering express and regional cargo networks with ease.

CFM56 reliability

Two dependable CFM56 turbofans deliver the performance and dispatch reliability cargo operators demand.

Strong economics

A widely supported airframe with abundant parts and MRO options keeps operating and maintenance costs predictable.

Global support

One of the most widely operated freighter conversions in the world, with a mature support network across every region.

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