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Jetstar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VH-VKL) taxiing after landing, showing off the Dreamliner's raked wingtips.
© Judge Dredd
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Jetstar Airways Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (VH-VKL) taxiing after landing, showing off the Dreamliner's raked wingtips.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-VKL
ICAO Type
B788
Model
787-8 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Jetstar Airways
Airline Code
JST / JQ
Livery
Jetstar Airways standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or GEnx-1B (likely Rolls-Royce for Jetstar)
Thrust
267–320 kN (60,000–72,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.1 m
Length
56.7 m
Height
16.9 m
MTOW
227,930 kg
Range
13,620 km
Capacity
242–296 passengers (typical two-class)
Cruise Speed
913 km/h
Noise Rating
Complies with ICAO Chapter 4 (typical approach: 85–89 dB)
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