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Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZS) rotates out of Sydney Airport on a clear morning, sporting the airline's iconic red kangaroo tail.
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Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-XZF) rotates out of Sydney Airport on a clear morning, sporting the airline's iconic red kangaroo tail.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-XZF
ICAO Type
B738
Model
737-838 (Boeing 737-800)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM International CFM56-7B27
Thrust
121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)
Wingspan
35.8 m
Length
39.5 m
Height
12.5 m
MTOW
79,015 kg
Range
5,765 km
Capacity
162 passengers (2-class typical Qantas configuration)
Cruise Speed
842 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 (~89-93 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