Boeing 737 MAX 8

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A SunExpress Boeing 737-MAX 8 (TC-SMN) on approach, showcasing the airline's colorful livery and winglets.

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

SunExpress standard livery

TC-SMN

Registration

Airline

SunExpress

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Beautiful profile shot with clear livery and registration; lighting is a bit flat for max impact but overall very strong!

Location

Viewing Platform Zeppelinheim

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0394, 8.5968

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

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Aviation History

The 737-800 is one of the best-selling versions of Boeing\'s 737 family, introduced in the late 1990s as a mainstay for short and medium-haul routes worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

SunExpress operates a sizable fleet of Boeing 737-800s; the type is very common globally.

Record Flights

Commonly seen on European leisure and charter flights, with SunExpress operating routes between Turkey, Europe, and North Africa.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has had a generally good safety record, especially compared to some other 737 variants.

Future Outlook

Many 737-800s remain in active service, though some airlines are beginning to transition to newer 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo family aircraft.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

178 passengers

Capacity

82,190 kg

MTOW

12.3 meters

Height

28,000–29,000 lbf (125–129 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, 85–89 dB (takeoff, typical)

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