AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 taxiing at Sydney Airport, with other international widebodies in the background.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 taxiing at Sydney Airport, with other international widebodies in the background.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration 9M-XBH
ICAO Type A333
Model A330-300
Manufacturer Airbus
Airline AirAsia X
Airline Code XAX / D7
Livery AirAsia standard livery
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 (typical for A330-300; specific engine for this frame not directly visible)
Thrust 284–316 kN (63,500–71,500 lbf) per engine
Wingspan 60.3 meters
Length 63.7 meters
Height 16.8 meters
MTOW 242,000 kg
Range 11,750 km
Capacity up to 440 passengers (2-class typical: 277-300)
Cruise Speed 875 km/h
Noise Rating Approaches ICAO Chapter 4, typically 89-95 dB on approach

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