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Aircraft

United Airlines \'ripple\' globe livery

Airline

United Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 81.0

Excellent side-on United 737 shot; morning light shows livery well but foreground object draws the eye away.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-900ER is the largest and final version of the Boeing 737 Next Generation series, first delivered in 2007, and extended the 737 family’s range and capacity for airlines like United.

Fleet Rarity

United Airlines is one of the largest operators of the 737-900ER, with this model being relatively common among US legacies.

Record Flights

Commonly used on US domestic transcontinental flights and some short international routes.

Safety & Events

Boeing 737 Next Gen series has a strong safety record. No major incidents specifically linked to United\'s 737-900ER fleet.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service until the late 2020s–2030s as Boeing 737 MAX replaces older NGs.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

42.1 m

Length

5,990 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

177–220 passengers (typical 2-class layout: 179)

Capacity

85,139 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

120–130 kN (per engine)

Thrust

Quieter than previous generations, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

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