Boeing 737-800

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13 May 2026 · © aviationpassionist

KLM Boeing 737-800 PH-HSE approaching in classic blue livery with distinctive split scimitar winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 B738

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines standard livery

PH-HSE

Registration

Airline

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

KLM / KL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Canon 2000D Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Clean side-on shot with sharp KLM livery; brighter light would give the blue more pop.

Location

Tweeduziend El

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol · AMS/EHAM

52.3323, 4.7510

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol AMS

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Aviation History

The 737-800 is one of the best-selling variants of the Boeing 737 family and is a workhorse for short to medium-haul routes globally. KLM operates several units for European and some intercontinental routes.

Fleet Rarity

Common aircraft in both the world and KLM fleets; KLM has over a dozen active examples.

Record Flights

Common on busy intra-Europe routes; not used for ultra-long-haul or record flights.

Safety & Events

737-800s have a generally strong safety record, though the type has been involved in several notable incidents worldwide (not specific to this frame). KLM’s 737-800 fleet is known for high reliability.

Future Outlook

Still in active service as of 2024; may face gradual retirement as newer 737 MAX family or other replacements are phased in.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162–189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

77-84 dB (ICAO Annex 16 Chapter 4 compliant)

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