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Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 lifts off on a cloudy day, showing its elegant composite wing design.
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Cathay Pacific Airbus A350-900 lifts off on a cloudy day, showing its elegant composite wing design.
Aircraft identity
Registration
B-LQE
ICAO Type
A359
Model
A350-900
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Cathay Pacific Airways
Airline Code
CPA / CX
Livery
Cathay Pacific standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
Thrust
84,200 lbf (374 kN) per engine
Wingspan
64.75 meters
Length
66.8 meters
Height
17.05 meters
MTOW
280,000 kg
Range
15,000 km
Capacity
315 passengers (typical 3-class layout)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 14 (<85 dB takeoff)
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