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Eyebrow Windows

On the 3rd Feb 2005, 737-700, N201LV, L/N 1650, was the first ever 737 to fly without eyebrow windows (window numbers 4 & 5). They have been standard in Boeing aircraft back as far as WW2 bombers to give better crew visibility. Now they have been declared obsolete and removed from production. The design change reduces airplane weight by 20 pounds and eliminates approximately 300 hours of periodic inspections per airplane. Retrofit kits to cover eyebrow windows will be available mid-2006 for the in-service 737 fleet.

Note the windows will still be available as a customer option and all military versions will continue to be delivered with eyebrow windows.

Notice the 10 small vortex generators above the radome. These reduce the cockpit noise from the windshield by 3dB.

Photo: Boeing