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A majestic Qantas Airbus A380-800 taxiing at Sydney Airport, showcasing the airline's iconic kangaroo tail logo.
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A majestic Qantas Airbus A380-800 taxiing at Sydney Airport, showcasing the airline's iconic kangaroo tail logo.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-OQC
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Engine Alliance GP7200 or Rolls-Royce Trent 900 (Qantas uses Rolls-Royce Trent 900)
Thrust
311 kN (70,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 m
Length
72.73 m
Height
24.09 m
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
484 (standard Qantas three-class configuration)
Cruise Speed
945 km/h
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards; typical ~90-100 dB on departure
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