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Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YFU) at Sydney Airport β€” the workhorse of domestic Australian aviation.

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Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YFU) at Sydney Airport β€” the workhorse of domestic Australian aviation.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-YFU
ICAO Type B738
Model 737-8FE (737-800)
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline Virgin Australia
Airline Code VOZ / VA
Livery Virgin Australia standard livery
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine CFM56-7B26
Thrust 121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)
Wingspan 35.8 m
Length 39.5 m
Height 12.5 m
MTOW 79,016 kg
Range 5,420 km
Capacity 162-189 passengers
Cruise Speed 842 km/h
Noise Rating QC 0.5-1.5, ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~84 dB on approach)

πŸ“ Location

Airport Code SYD/YSSY
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot Shep’s Mound

πŸ“· Camera

Device FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR