Boeing 737-800

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A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 rotates from a wet runway, captured on a grey, rainy day at a European airport.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

Standard Ryanair livery

Airline

Ryanair

RYR / FR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Apple iPhone 18 Pro back camera 6.93mm f/1.48

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Weather Warrior, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Score: 56.0

Aircraft is clear but small and distant, with gloomy light and clutter in the foreground. Try zooming in on the departing Ryanair!

Location

BHX viewing area

Birmingham Airport · BHX/EGBB

52.4411, -1.7332

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Birmingham Airport BHX

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most widely operated type for Ryanair, known for standardizing this model fleet-wide for efficient short-haul operations in Europe.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; Ryanair has one of the world\'s largest fleets of the 737-800 type.

Record Flights

Typically used for short to medium European routes; not known for record flights.

Safety & Events

Boeing 737-800s, particularly in Ryanair fleet, have accumulated millions of safe cycles; some incidents have involved hard landings but with strong overall safety record.

Future Outlook

Still in primary service with Ryanair, though future fleet plans involve gradual induction of 737 MAX variants.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

90.5 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant)

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