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Qantas Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Sydney Airport, with its distinctive red tail and CFM56 engines on display.
© Judge Dredd
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Qantas Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Sydney Airport, with its distinctive red tail and CFM56 engines on display.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-XZK
ICAO Type
B738
Model
737-838 (737-800)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM International CFM56-7B
Thrust
121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)
Wingspan
35.8 m (with winglets)
Length
39.5 m
Height
12.5 m
MTOW
79,000 kg
Range
5,765 km
Capacity
162–189 passengers
Cruise Speed
842 km/h (Mach 0.785)
Noise Rating
Around 85 dB (ICAO Chapter 3 compliant)
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