Boeing 737-900ER

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15 Jun 2026 · © TangoLima

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Aircraft

737-900ER B737

Delta Air Lines (standard livery)

N3757

Registration

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 6.765mm f/1.78

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Delta 737 is crisp and clear, but apron equipment and shadow foreground distract a bit from the aircraft.

Location

Chicago O\'Hare International Airport

ORD/KORD

41.9786, -87.9048

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Chicago O\'Hare International Airport ORD

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The 737-900ER is the largest and most capable model in the Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) family, popular with U.S. carriers for domestic and medium-haul international routes.

Fleet Rarity

Delta operates one of the larger fleets of 737-900ERs; model is not particularly rare worldwide but not as numerous as the -800 variant.

Record Flights

Commonly used across Delta\'s longer U.S. domestic routes; not known for specific aviation records, but key for high-density operations.

Safety & Events

Delta\'s 737-900ER fleet has not had major incidents; Boeing 737NG line is overall a widely flown and safe series.

Future Outlook

Likely to remain in Delta\'s fleet for several more years given their continued focus on the 737NG series.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B27

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

42.1 meters

Length

5,990 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180-220 passengers

Capacity

85,139 kg

MTOW

12.6 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-95 dB on approach, varies by phase and engine)

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