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Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YQM) taxiing at Sydney Airport with a Thai Airways tail visible in the background.
© Judge Dredd
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Virgin Australia Boeing 737-800 (VH-YQM) taxiing at Sydney Airport with a Thai Airways tail visible in the background.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-YQM
ICAO Type
B738
Model
737-8FE (Boeing 737-800)
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Virgin Australia
Airline Code
VOZ / VA
Livery
Virgin Australia standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM International CFM56-7B
Thrust
2 × 121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)
Wingspan
35.8 meters
Length
39.5 meters
Height
12.5 meters
MTOW
79,015 kilograms
Range
5,765 kilometers
Capacity
162-189 passengers
Cruise Speed
842 kilometers per hour
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB on approach typical)
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