Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YIR) climbing out with trademark red-tipped split scimitar winglets.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YIR) climbing out with trademark red-tipped split scimitar winglets.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-YIR
ICAO Type B738
Model 737-800
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline Virgin Australia
Airline Code VOZ / VA
Livery Virgin Australia standard livery
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine CFM International CFM56-7B
Thrust 121–130 kN each
Wingspan 35.79 m
Length 39.47 m
Height 12.5 m
MTOW 79,015 kg
Range 5,765 km
Capacity 162-189 passengers
Cruise Speed 842 km/h
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 3/4 (typical); about 85-88 dB on takeoff measured at sideline

πŸ“ Location

Airport Code SYD/YSSY
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot Shep’s Mound

πŸ“· Camera

Device FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II