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A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 (N8532S) in Heart Livery taxiing at LAX with the Los Angeles skyline in the background.
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Spotter's notes
Southwest Airlines operates its 737-800s in a single-class configuration; the split scimitar winglets are visible in this image. The city skyline in the background is a signature LAX spotting feature.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N8532S
ICAO Type
B738
Model
737-8H4 (commonly referred to as 737-800 in Southwest's fleet)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Southwest Airlines
Airline Code
SWA / WN
Livery
Southwest Airlines Heart Livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM56-7B
Thrust
121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
35.8 m
Length
39.5 m
Height
12.5 m
MTOW
79,016 kg
Range
5,765 km
Capacity
175 passengers
Cruise Speed
842 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Stage 4, typical departure 85-90 dB