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Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YWE) captured taxiing at Sydney Airport, with multiple Qantas tails in the background.
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Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YWE) captured taxiing at Sydney Airport, with multiple Qantas tails in the background.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-YWE
ICAO Type
B738
Model
737-8FE (737-800)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Virgin Australia
Airline Code
VOZ / VA
Livery
Virgin Australia standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM56-7B
Thrust
121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
35.8 m (with blended winglets)
Length
39.5 m
Height
12.6 m
MTOW
79,016 kg
Range
5,765 km
Capacity
162-189 passengers
Cruise Speed
842 km/h (Mach 0.785)
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 4, typical ~85-90 dB on takeoff at reference distance
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