Qantas Airbus A330-200 taxiing at Sydney Airport, VH-QPJ in the airline's signature 'Spirit of Australia' livery.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

Qantas Airbus A330-200 taxiing at Sydney Airport, VH-QPI in the airline's signature 'Spirit of Australia' livery.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-QPI
ICAO Type A332
Model A330-200
Manufacturer Airbus
Airline Qantas Airways
Airline Code QFA / QF
Livery Qantas (standard red tail, white kangaroo livery)
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent 700
Thrust 316 kN (71,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan 60.3 m
Length 58.8 m
Height 17.4 m
MTOW 242,000 kg
Range 13,450 km
Capacity 253 passengers (typical 2-class configuration)
Cruise Speed 871 km/h
Noise Rating Approximates ICAO Chapter 4, ~84-87 dB on takeoff

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