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Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VYJ) at Sydney Airport on a cloudy day, displaying the airline's iconic kangaroo livery.
© Judge Dredd
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Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VYJ) at Sydney Airport on a cloudy day, displaying the airline's iconic kangaroo livery.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-VYJ
ICAO Type
B738
Model
737-800
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas standard livery (white fuselage, red tail with white kangaroo)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM56-7B24
Thrust
2 x 118 kN (26,400 lbf)
Wingspan
35.8 m
Length
39.5 m
Height
12.5 m
MTOW
79,015 kg
Range
5,665 km
Capacity
162-189 passengers, typical Qantas config 174 seats
Cruise Speed
842 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approx 85-89 dB, varies by phase)
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