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Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VYE) rotates from Sydney Airport—spotting the airline's iconic red tail and signature livery.
© Judge Dredd
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Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VYE) rotates from Sydney Airport—spotting the airline's iconic red tail and signature livery.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-VYE
ICAO Type
B738
Model
737-838 (commonly referred to as 737-800)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas 'Red Roo' standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM56-7B26
Thrust
120 kN (26,400 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
35.79 meters
Length
39.5 meters
Height
12.6 meters
MTOW
79,000 kg
Range
5,765 km
Capacity
162-189 passengers
Cruise Speed
842 km/h (Mach 0.785)
Noise Rating
ICAO Stage 4/Chapter 4, 85-88 dB takeoff
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