Boeing 737-800 (Next Generation)

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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 in the iconic 'Heart' livery soars above, showing off its distinctive blended winglets.

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Aircraft

737-800 (Next Generation) B738

Southwest Airlines \'Heart\' livery (current standard)

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 82.0

Great upward view with vivid colors and clean blue sky; minor motion blur on details but excellent composition overall.

Location

Los Angeles International Airport

LAX/KLAX

33.9425, -118.4080

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Los Angeles International Airport LAX

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling variant of the 737 Next Generation series. Southwest Airlines is the largest operator of 737s in the world.

Fleet Rarity

One of the most common aircraft in Southwest\'s fleet (>200 units).

Record Flights

No notable record ultra-long-haul flights; used primarily on U.S. domestic and near-international routes.

Safety & Events

737-800s have had some notable incidents, though not specifically tied to Southwest Airlines as dominant.

Future Outlook

Still actively flying and a fleet backbone; gradually being replaced by Boeing 737 MAX in future.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (117 ft 5 in) with blended winglets

Wingspan

39.5 m (129 ft 6 in)

Length

5,765 km (3,115 nmi)

Range

842 km/h (523 mph, Mach 0.785)

Speed

162–189 passengers

Capacity

79,000 kg (174,200 lbs)

MTOW

12.5 m (41 ft 2 in)

Height

24,000–27,300 lbf (107–121 kN) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85–90 dB at takeoff)

Noise