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Qantas Boeing 737-800 rotates for departure under a dramatic cloudy sky.
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Qantas Boeing 737-800 rotates for departure under a dramatic cloudy sky.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-VXE
ICAO Type
B738
Model
737-800
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas standard livery (red tail with white kangaroo)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM56-7B
Thrust
121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
35.8 m
Length
39.5 m
Height
12.5 m
MTOW
79,015 kg
Range
5,765 km
Capacity
162–189 passengers
Cruise Speed
842 km/h
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standards; varies by engine version, typically ~87 dB on takeoff at 650m
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