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📝 Spotter's notes

Qantas A380 leaving Sydney for Dallas 😮‍💨

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-OQH
ICAO Type A388
Model A380-800
Manufacturer Airbus
Airline Qantas
Airline Code QFA / QF
Livery Qantas (current livery with red tail and white kangaroo)
Military Civilian

🔧 Technicals

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent 900
Thrust 311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan 79.75 meters
Length 72.72 meters
Height 24.09 meters
MTOW 575,000 kg
Range 15,200 km
Capacity 484 passengers (typical 4-class config; up to 868 in all economy)
Cruise Speed 900 km/h
Noise Rating QC/2 (departure) QC/0.5 (arrival); ICAO Chapter 4 compliant

📍 Location

Airport Code SYD/YSSY
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Runway 16R
Viewing Spot Spotter Beach

📷 Camera

Device Canon EOS 2000D
Lens Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3