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Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER B-KQI in the rare 'Spirit of Hong Kong' 80th anniversary livery, seen taxiing at Sydney Airport.
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Cathay Pacific Boeing 777-300ER B-KQU in the rare 'Spirit of Hong Kong' 80th anniversary livery, seen taxiing at Sydney Airport.
Aircraft identity
Registration
B-KQU
ICAO Type
B77W
Model
777-300ER
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Cathay Pacific Airways
Airline Code
CPA / CX
Livery
Cathay Pacific 'Hong Kong 80th Anniversary' / 'Spirit of Hong Kong' special livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
GE90-115B
Thrust
512 kN (115,300 lbf)
Wingspan
64.8 meters
Length
73.9 meters
Height
18.5 meters
MTOW
351,535 kg
Range
13,650 km
Capacity
396 passengers (typical 3-class config)
Cruise Speed
905 km/h
Noise Rating
QC/2 for arrival, QC/4 for departure (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
XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II