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Qantas Airbus A330-300 rotates from Sydney, providing a perfect side-on view of the 'new roo' livery during takeoff.
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Qantas Airbus A330-300 rotates from Sydney, providing a perfect side-on view of the 'new roo' livery during takeoff.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-QPJ
ICAO Type
A333
Model
A330-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Standard Qantas livery (new roo tail)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or GE CF6-80E1 (Qantas typically uses RR)
Thrust
316–320 kN (71,000–72,000 lbf) range for Trent 700
Wingspan
60.3 m
Length
63.7 m
Height
16.8 m
MTOW
242,000 kg
Range
11,750 km
Capacity
277–440 passengers (typical 297 in Qantas 2-class)
Cruise Speed
871 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Stage 4, typical approach: ~98 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