A Qantas Airbus A330-200 rotates off the runway, showing off its elegant profile and iconic red kangaroo tail.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

A Qantas Airbus A330-200 rotates off the runway, showing off its elegant profile and iconic red kangaroo tail.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-EBQ
ICAO Type A332
Model A330-200
Manufacturer Airbus
Airline Qantas Airways
Airline Code QFA / QF
Livery Qantas standard livery
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 (exact variant not determinable from this angle)
Thrust up to 320 kN (71,940 lbf)
Wingspan 60.3 meters
Length 58.82 meters
Height 17.39 meters
MTOW 233,000 kg
Range 13,450 km
Capacity 210-406 passengers
Cruise Speed 871 km/h
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 84–95 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