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A Qantas Airbus A380 (VH-OQJ) at Sydney Airport, showing off its impressive size and iconic red tail.
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A Qantas Airbus A380 (VH-OQD) at Sydney Airport, showing off its impressive size and iconic red tail.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-OQD
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-842
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas standard livery with 'Spirit of Australia' titles
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 900
Thrust
311 kN (69,900 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.72 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
484 passengers (Qantas 4-class typical configuration)
Cruise Speed
905 km/h (Mach 0.85)
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, approx 94 dB on takeoff at 1500m
Location
Airport Code
SYD/YSSY
Airport Name
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot
Shep’s Mound
Camera
Device
FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens
XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II