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Qantas Airbus A380-800, the flagship of the Qantas fleet, seen taxiing on a sunny day.
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Qantas Airbus A380-800, the flagship of the Qantas fleet, seen taxiing on a sunny day.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-OQG
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7000 (Qantas operates RR Trent 900)
Thrust
311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 meters
Length
72.72 meters
Height
24.09 meters
MTOW
575,000 kilograms
Range
15,200 kilometers
Capacity
484 passengers (typical three-class for Qantas)
Cruise Speed
945 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4, 90-95 dB on approach (typical)
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