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A Qantas Airbus A330-200 departing under clear blue skies, showing off the iconic red kangaroo tail.
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A Qantas Airbus A330-200 departing under clear blue skies, showing off the iconic red kangaroo tail.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-QPI
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 or General Electric CF6-80E1 (exact not visible)
Thrust
316–320 kN (71,000–72,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.3 meters
Length
58.8 meters
Height
17.4 meters
MTOW
242,000 kg
Range
13,450 km
Capacity
Typically 253–406 passengers
Cruise Speed
871 km/h (Mach 0.82)
Noise Rating
Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standard (typically 85-95 dB on approach)
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