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Qantas Airbus A380, registration VH-OQG, waits on the ramp at Sydney Airport. The A380 is a rare sight nowadays—Qantas retains a handful of these superjumbos for flagship long-haul routes.
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Qantas Airbus A380, registration VH-OQG, waits on the ramp at Sydney Airport. The A380 is a rare sight nowadays—Qantas retains a handful of these superjumbos for flagship long-haul routes.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-OQG
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-842
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce 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 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
484 passengers (typical 4-class Qantas layout)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
QC/2 (departures), 98-103 EPNdB (per ICAO Annex 16, Ch 4)
Location
Airport Code
SYD/YSSY
Airport Name
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot
Shep’s Mound
Camera
Device
FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens
XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR