Boeing 737-800BCF

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Texel Air Boeing 737-800BCF on approach in striking blue and white livery, showcasing cargo-converted winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800BCF B738

Texel Air standard livery

ZK-TXF

Registration

Airline

Texel Air

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Clean capture of the Texel Air 737 on final, great profile angle and details stand out against the blue sky.

Location

Runway 23 ALS

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport · WSI/YSWS

-33.8719, 150.7360

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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport WSI

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Aviation History

The 737-800BCF is a Boeing Converted Freighter, a cargo version of the popular 737-800 passenger jet. Texel Air is one of the relatively few operators of this freighter type.

Fleet Rarity

Texel Air operates a small fleet of 737-800BCF aircraft, which are less common than the passenger version.

Record Flights

Commonly used for regional and short-haul air cargo routes, not known for ultra-long routes.

Safety & Events

This aircraft type has a strong safety record, with very few incidents in cargo configuration to date.

Future Outlook

With strong cargo demand, 737-800BCFs are expected to remain in service for many years.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.79 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

2,000 km (typical for BCF version, may vary)

Range

842 km/h

Speed

23,900 kg cargo

Capacity

79,000 kg

MTOW

12.6 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (typical for this type)

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