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Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330-900 (G-VPIE) moments from landing, featuring distinctive red engines and upward-curved wingtips.
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Virgin Atlantic A330-941
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-VPIE
ICAO Type
A339
Model
A330-900
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Virgin Atlantic
Airline Code
VIR / VS
Livery
Virgin Atlantic standard
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 7000
Thrust
311 kN (69,900 lbf)
Wingspan
64.00 meters
Length
63.66 meters
Height
16.79 meters
MTOW
251,000 kg
Range
13,334 km
Capacity
287 passengers (typical 3-class config)
Cruise Speed
871 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 14, ~82 dB on takeoff
Location
Airport Code
LHR/EGLL
Airport Name
London Heathrow Airport
Camera
Device
Nikon D3300
Lens
55-300mm