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Qantas Airbus A330-200 (VH-QPB) taxiing at sunset, sporting the current 'Spirit of Australia' livery.
© Judge Dredd
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Qantas Airbus A330-200 (VH-QPB) taxiing at sunset, sporting the current 'Spirit of Australia' livery.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-QPB
ICAO Type
A332
Model
A330-200
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 700
Thrust
71,100 lbf per engine
Wingspan
60.3 meters
Length
58.8 meters
Height
17.4 meters
MTOW
242,000 kilograms
Range
13,450 kilometers
Capacity
253 passengers (typical two-class)
Cruise Speed
871 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
QC/1 during landing, QC/2 during takeoff (typical); 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