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Vietnam Airlines Airbus A350-900 (VN-A896) on short final, with the distinctive golden lotus livery and raked wingtips, arriving at Sydney Airport.
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Vietnam Airlines Airbus A350-900 (VN-A896) on short final, with the distinctive golden lotus livery and raked wingtips, arriving at Sydney Airport.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VN-A896
ICAO Type
A359
Model
A350-900
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Vietnam Airlines
Airline Code
HVN / VN
Livery
Vietnam Airlines standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
Thrust
84,200 lbf (374.5 kN)
Wingspan
64.75 meters
Length
66.80 meters
Height
17.05 meters
MTOW
280,000 kg
Range
15,000 km
Capacity
315 passengers (typical 3-class layout)
Cruise Speed
910 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85 EPNdB takeoff
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