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Qantas Boeing 737-800 VH-XZI taxiing at Sydney Airport — the backbone of Qantas’s domestic operations.

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📝 Spotter's notes

Qantas Boeing 737-800 VH-XZI taxiing at Sydney Airport — the backbone of Qantas’s domestic operations.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-XZI
ICAO Type B738
Model 737-800
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline Qantas Airways
Airline Code QFA / QF
Livery Qantas (Standard Livery)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine CFM56-7B
Thrust 121–133 kN (27,300–30,200 lbf)
Wingspan 35.8 m
Length 39.5 m
Height 12.5 m
MTOW 79,015 kg
Range 5,765 km
Capacity 162–189 passengers
Cruise Speed 842 km/h
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 4, typical approach noise 91 dB

📍 Location

Airport Code SYD/YSSY
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot Shep’s Mound

📷 Camera

Device FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II