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Virgin Australia's Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration VH-8IE, taxiing at Sydney Airport.

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πŸ“ Spotter's notes

Virgin Australia's Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration VH-8IE, taxiing at Sydney Airport.

✈️ Aircraft identity

Registration VH-8IE
ICAO Type B38M
Model 737-8 MAX
Manufacturer Boeing
Airline Virgin Australia
Airline Code VOZ / VA
Livery Virgin Australia standard livery
Military Civilian

πŸ”§ Technicals

Engine CFM International LEAP-1B
Thrust 28,000 lbf (124.5 kN) each
Wingspan 35.9 m
Length 39.5 m
Height 12.3 m
MTOW 82,191 kg
Range 6,570 km
Capacity 178 passengers (typical 2-class)
Cruise Speed 839 km/h
Noise Rating ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, approx. 85-88 dB at takeoff

πŸ“ Location

Airport Code SYD/YSSY
Airport Name Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Viewing Spot Shep’s Mound

πŸ“· Camera

Device FUJIFILM X-S10
Lens XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II