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Qantas Airbus A330-300 taxiing at Sydney Airport on a clear day, with city buildings visible in the background.
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Qantas Airbus A330-300 taxiing at Sydney Airport on a clear day, with city buildings visible in the background.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-QPJ
ICAO Type
A333
Model
A330-300
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Standard Qantas livery (red tail with white kangaroo)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6 (operator dependent, exact engine not visibly identifiable)
Thrust
250-320 kN (approximate range depending on engine fit)
Wingspan
60.3 meters
Length
63.7 meters
Height
16.8 meters
MTOW
242,000 kilograms
Range
11,750 kilometers
Capacity
277-440 passengers (typical Qantas configuration: ~300)
Cruise Speed
880 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
Typical ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (approximately 97-99 dB SEL at takeoff, depending on engine)
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