Boeing 737 MAX 8

Andrew @ KDEN 🇺🇸

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 MAX 8 sits at the gate at night, ready for another hop across the Southwest network.

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Aircraft

737 MAX 8 B38M

Southwest Airlines retro livery

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 15 back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Night Owl, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 75.0

Aircraft is crisp and colorful but ground clutter and harsh ramp lights distract from the subject.

Location

C46

Denver International Airport · DEN/KDEN

39.8600, -104.6740

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Denver International Airport DEN

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The 737 MAX series is Boeing\'s latest version of the 737, first delivered in 2017, known for efficiency improvements and widespread use by major airlines.

Fleet Rarity

Southwest Airlines is one of the world\'s largest 737 MAX 8 operators—aircraft not rare in this context.

Record Flights

Used for a variety of transcontinental flights within the US and medium-haul international sectors for Southwest, but no record flights are specifically notable for this model.

Safety & Events

The 737 MAX 8 experienced a global grounding between 2019-2020 due to two fatal accidents, but has since returned to service after extensive fixes and review.

Future Outlook

Still flying, and expected to be a mainstay of the airline\'s fleet for many years.

Specifications

CFM International LEAP-1B

Engine

35.9 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

6,570 km

Range

839 km/h

Speed

175 passengers

Capacity

82,190 kg

MTOW

12.3 meters

Height

140.6 kN (31,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4-compliant (specific dB varies by test point)

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