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A British Airways Boeing 787-9 (G-ZBKN) on the taxiway, showing the elegant Dreamliner lines and distinctive raked wingtips.
© Judge Dredd
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A British Airways Boeing 787-9 (G-ZBKN) on the taxiway, showing the elegant Dreamliner lines and distinctive raked wingtips.
Aircraft identity
Registration
G-ZBKN
ICAO Type
B789
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
British Airways
Airline Code
BAW / BA
Livery
British Airways standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 1000
Thrust
up to 78,000 lbf (347 kN)
Wingspan
60.1 meters
Length
62.8 meters
Height
17.0 meters
MTOW
254,011 kg
Range
14,140 km
Capacity
Typically 280-290 passengers
Cruise Speed
913 km/h
Noise Rating
Quieter than ICAO Chapter 4 (around 85-90 dB on approach)
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