A Boeing 737-300 in NSW RFS livery performs a dramatic touchdown, serving as a dedicated firebomber.
Judge Dredd
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A Boeing 737-300 in NSW RFS livery performs a dramatic touchdown, serving as a dedicated firebomber. First jet plane to land at YSWS.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N138CG
ICAO Type
B732
Model
737-300
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
New South Wales Rural Fire Service (NSW RFS)
Livery
NSW RFS (New South Wales Rural Fire Service) firebomber livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM56-3B1
Thrust
89.0 kN (20,000 lbf)
Wingspan
28.88 m
Length
33.40 m
Height
11.13 m
MTOW
61,235 kg
Range
4,204 km
Capacity
Typical passenger: 149 seats; Firebomber conversion: internal tank for 15,140 L (4,000 US gal) of retardant
Cruise Speed
795 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 3 (approx. 86–89 dB on approach, variant-dependent)
Location
Airport Code
WSI/YSWS
Airport Name
Western Sydney International Airport
Camera
Device
iPhone 16 Pro Max