Boeing 737-700 (Next Generation series)

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Southwest seven 737-700 pushing back from the Alpha gates at Charlotte Douglas international

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Aircraft

737-700 (Next Generation series) B737

Southwest Airlines standard livery

Airline

Southwest Airlines

SWA / WN

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D7000 200.0-500.0 mm f/5.6

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

3 badges earned

Photo grade

Score: 67.0

Framing is solid, but noise and softness hurt clarity; aircraft is centered with good context but lacks wow factor.

Location

Charlotte Airport overlook

Charlotte Douglas International Airport · CLT/KCLT

35.2140, -80.9431

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Charlotte Douglas International Airport CLT

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is one of the world\'s bestselling jetliners and a backbone of Southwest Airlines\' fleet, notable for its reliability and efficiency in short-to-medium-haul markets.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common; Southwest operates one of the largest fleets of 737-800s globally.

Record Flights

Not typically used for ultra-long-haul or record flights; known for extensive use on high-frequency, short-haul domestic US routes.

Safety & Events

B737-800s have had some notable incidents, but Southwest specifically has maintained a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still active in fleets; expected to remain in service for several years as 737 MAX replaces older 737NGs.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

Each engine 121 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

Under ICAO Chapter 3/4 (approx. 85-90 dB takeoff)

Noise