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SoonerAlum93 🇺🇸

28 Aug 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Coming into its gate at ORD.

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Cash · 28 Aug 2026

So clean!

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Aircraft

American Airlines (current livery)

Airline

American Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Window reflections and minor haze soften the subject, but your full side view captures the American livery well.

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

Workhorse of the American Airlines domestic and short-haul international fleet; part of a major US carrier\'s transition to primarily Airbus narrowbodies.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 200 A321s in American Airlines fleet—common.

Record Flights

Common on transcontinental and dense short-haul routes in the US.

Safety & Events

No significant incidents specific to N938AN reported.

Future Outlook

Still active as of 2024; likely to remain in service for several more years.

Specifications

CFM56-5B

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

5,950 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

Typically 185-236 passengers

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

133.4 kN (30,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards, ~82-90 dB

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