An underside view of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, showing off its elegant raked wingtips as it climbs out.
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An underside view of an Airbus A350-900, showing off its elegant raked wingtips as it climbs out.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A359
Model
Airbus A320-900
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Singapore Airlines
Airline Code
SIA / SQ
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 or GEnx (not distinguishable from this view)
Thrust
280-320 kN per engine (model dependent)
Wingspan
60.12 meters
Length
62.81 meters (787-9) / 68.28 meters (787-10)
Height
17.02 meters
MTOW
254,011 kg (787-9) / 254,000 kg (787-10)
Range
14,140 km (787-9) / 11,910 km (787-10)
Capacity
296 passengers (787-9 typical), 318 passengers (787-10 typical)
Cruise Speed
913 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typically 85-90 dB approach
Location
Airport Code
CHC/NZCH
Airport Name
Christchurch International Airport
Camera
Device
Panasonic LUMIX Camera
Lens
60X zoom lense