Boeing 737-800

Mystery Spotter 🇮🇪

10 May 2026 · © Unknown

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800 being pushed back under dramatic skies, ready for another busy European service.

2 likes 0 comments

Comments (0)

No comments yet.

More like this

Aircraft

737-800 B738

Ryanair standard livery

Airline

Ryanair

RYR / FR

Manufacturer

Boeing

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

3 badges earned

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s most widely used narrowbody jets and forms the backbone of many low-cost and legacy carrier short- and medium-haul fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Ryanair operates the world\'s largest 737-800 fleet with over 400 aircraft.

Record Flights

Primarily used on short- and medium-haul intra-European routes by Ryanair.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and proven aircraft; no notable major Ryanair incidents involving this type.

Future Outlook

While some are being replaced by Boeing 737 MAX models, the type remains in heavy active service.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typical approach noise ~85 dB

Noise