Qantas Airbus A330-200 taxiing at Sydney Airport during the evening twilight hours.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

Qantas Airbus A330-200 taxiing at Sydney Airport during the evening twilight hours.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-EBG
ICAO Type A332
Model A330-200
Manufacturer Airbus
Airline Qantas Airways
Airline Code QFA / QF
Livery Qantas standard livery
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6 (not specifically discernible from the image)
Thrust 316–320 kN (71,000–72,000 lbf) per engine (Trent 700 variant)
Wingspan 60.3 meters
Length 58.82 meters
Height 17.39 meters
MTOW 242,000 kilograms
Range 13,450 kilometers
Capacity Typically 247–406 passengers depending on cabin configuration
Cruise Speed 871 km/h
Noise Rating Certified to ICAO Chapter 4/14 (modern standard); typical approach noise: ~97 dB

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 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR