China Eastern Airbus A330-200 (B-5952) taxiing on a clear day, captured at a major international airport.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

China Eastern Airbus A330-200 (B-5952) taxiing on a clear day, captured at a major international airport.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration B-5952
ICAO Type A332
Model A330-200
Manufacturer Airbus
Airline China Eastern Airlines
Airline Code CES / MU
Livery China Eastern Airlines standard livery
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 (variant not explicitly visible, typical for A330-200)
Thrust Each engine: 67,500–72,000 lbf (300–320 kN) (depending on variant, typical of A330-200)
Wingspan 60.3 m
Length 58.8 m
Height 17.4 m
MTOW 242,000–251,000 kg
Range 13,450 km
Capacity 210–406 passengers (typical 247 in 3-class, airline variant may differ)
Cruise Speed 871 km/h (Mach 0.82)
Noise Rating Approaches ICAO Stage 4 (varies with engine and configuration, mid 80s dB SEL at takeoff)

πŸ“ Location

Airport Code SYD/YSSY
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot Shep’s Mound

πŸ“· Camera

Device FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II