Boeing 737-300

1h ago · © Milan Kloek Photography

A FlyCobra Boeing 737-300 lifts off, showcasing the classic short-to-medium haul workhorse in a minimalist modern livery.

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Aircraft

737-300 B737

FlyCobra standard livery

Airline

FlyCobra

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 50 150.0-600.0 mm f/5.0-6.3

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 74.0

The side profile catches the full livery, but several dust spots and slight softness detract from sharpness.

Location

Waterkloof Air Force Base

WKF/FAWK

-25.8300, 28.2225

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Waterkloof Air Force Base WKF

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-300 is a member of the 737 Classic series, instrumental for short and medium-haul routes from the 1980s and 1990s.

Fleet Rarity

Increasingly rare as more carriers retire the type; estimated well under 200 active worldwide.

Record Flights

Primarily used on short-to-medium-haul flights; not known for record routes but served many major markets.

Safety & Events

The 737 Classic family experienced several incidents; the -300 itself has a good safety record for its age.

Future Outlook

Most -300s are retired, stored, or used for cargo/freighter conversion; few passenger frames remain active.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-3

Engine

28.88 m

Wingspan

33.4 m

Length

4,176 km

Range

780 km/h

Speed

128-149 passengers

Capacity

61,235 kg

MTOW

11.1 m

Height

89.0 kN (20,000 lbf) each

Thrust

Approximates Chapter 3/4 ICAO standard (80-90 dB)

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