Boeing 737 MAX 8

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Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 prepares for departure at sunset, displaying its distinctive split scimitar winglets.

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Boeing 737-7H4 (Next Generation, commonly 737-700)

Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B737

Southwest Airlines Heart livery

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 back dual wide camera 1.54mm f/2.4

Achievements

Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Golden hour rays and ramp activity look fantastic, though the aircraft is slightly underexposed and cut off at the nose.

Location

C41

Denver International Airport · DEN/KDEN

39.8633, -104.6730

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Denver International Airport DEN

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Insights

Aviation History

Southwest Airlines is the launch customer and largest operator of the Boeing 737 MAX 8. This model is significant as the next-generation update to the world\'s best-selling jetliner.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common in Southwest\'s fleet—Southwest operates the world’s largest 737 fleet, with over 150 MAX 8s delivered as of 2024.

Record Flights

The 737 MAX 8 primarily operates high-frequency domestic routes and transcontinental US services. While not known for ultra-long-hauls, it is sometimes used for 6 hour flights within North America.

Safety & Events

The 737 MAX family experienced a worldwide grounding from March 2019 to late 2020 after two high-profile accidents unrelated to Southwest Airlines\' fleet. All Southwest MAXs have since been upgraded and returned to service.

Future Outlook

Actively flying and forming the backbone of Southwest’s future fleet.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 m (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.52 m

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

175 passengers

Capacity

82,191 kg

MTOW

12.3 m

Height

28,000–29,000 lbf (each)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-95 dB depending on phase)

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