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Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 making a smoky touchdown at dawn or dusk.
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Singapore Airlines Airbus A380-800 making a smoky touchdown at dawn or dusk.
Aircraft identity
Registration
9V-SKW
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Singapore Airlines
Airline Code
SIA / SQ
Livery
Singapore Airlines Standard
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 900
Thrust
311 kN (69,900 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 m
Length
72.72 m
Height
24.09 m
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
471 passengers (typical 4-class SQ configuration, up to 868 max all-economy)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
QC/2 for departures under ICAO Chapter 4, typical at Heathrow
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