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Korean Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (HL8538) taxiing at a major international airport on a clear day.
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Korean Air Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (HL8538) taxiing at a major international airport on a clear day.
Aircraft identity
Registration
HL8538
ICAO Type
B78X
Model
787-9 Dreamliner
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Korean Air
Airline Code
KAL / KE
Livery
Korean Air standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GEnx-1B
Thrust
320 kN (72,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.12 meters
Length
62.81 meters
Height
17.02 meters
MTOW
254,011 kg
Range
13,950 km
Capacity
296 passengers (typical two-class configuration)
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 85–90 dB on 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