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A Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 with classic livery touches down, producing tire smoke at a major airport near sunset.
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A Qatar Airways Airbus A380-800 with classic livery touches down, producing tire smoke at a major airport near sunset. I wasn’t able to see the rego.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A388
Model
A380-800
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Qatar Airways
Airline Code
QTR / QR
Livery
Qatar Airways standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 900 or Engine Alliance GP7200
Thrust
311–340 kN (69,900–76,500 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
79.75 m
Length
72.72 m
Height
24.09 m
MTOW
575,000 kg
Range
15,200 km
Capacity
Typically 517–615 passengers
Cruise Speed
903 km/h
Noise Rating
QC/2-4 at departure, QC/0.5-2 at arrival (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)
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