Boeing 737-300

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Nauru Airlines Boeing 737-300 freighter (VH-YNU) climbing out with the sun highlighting its unique Pacific livery.

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Aircraft

737-300 B733

Nauru Airlines (cargo variant livery)

VH-YNU

Registration

Airline

Nauru Airlines

RON / ON

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 87.0

Great clarity, crisp registration, and bold tail livery against a clean blue sky—just slightly tight on the right edge.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-300 is a member of the 737 Classic series, notable as one of the most popular short-haul jetliners, widely used by airlines from the 1980s through the 2000s. This particular aircraft operates as a freighter for Nauru Airlines.

Fleet Rarity

Nauru Airlines operates a very small fleet; 737-300 freighters are now quite rare in airline service worldwide.

Record Flights

Typical short-to-medium haul regional/cargo operations. 737 Classic freighters operate in remote Pacific regions where widebodies are impractical.

Safety & Events

737-300s as a type have experienced a handful of hull loss incidents, primarily in passenger operations during the 1980s-2000s. No major notable events for this specific airframe are publicly recorded.

Future Outlook

Aging airframe; may remain in Pacific cargo service for several more years before eventual retirement or storage.

Specifications

CFM56-3B1 (typical for 737-300)

Engine

28.9 m

Wingspan

33.4 m

Length

4,176 km

Range

795 km/h

Speed

Typically 149 passengers (as passenger), or ~17,000 kg cargo (freighter)

Capacity

61,235 kg

MTOW

11.1 m

Height

20,000–22,000 lbf (typical for 737-300)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3 (70-85 dB depending on config)

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