Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-800 "Freedom One", adorned in the striking U.S. flag livery, taxiing at a major U.S. airport.
© Raid_nations02
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Spotter's notes
The "Freedom One" livery is unique to this airframe and was introduced for Southwest's 50th anniversary in 2021. It is highly sought after by aviation photographers.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N500WR
ICAO Type
B738
Model
737-8H4 (737-800)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Southwest Airlines
Airline Code
SWA / WN
Livery
Southwest Airlines "Freedom One" (special US flag livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM56-7B
Thrust
121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
35.8 meters
Length
39.5 meters
Height
12.5 meters
MTOW
79,015 kg
Range
5,765 km
Capacity
175 passengers (typical Southwest configuration)
Cruise Speed
842 km/h
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standard, ~85 EPNdB on takeoff