Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 on short final approach, notable for its modern winglets and ultra-long-haul capacity.
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Singapore Airlines Airbus A350-900 on short final approach, notable for its modern winglets and ultra-long-haul capacity.
Aircraft identity
ICAO Type
A359
Model
A350-900
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Singapore Airlines
Airline Code
SIA / SQ
Livery
Singapore Airlines
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent XWB
Thrust
339–374 kN (76,000–84,000 lbf)
Wingspan
64.75 m
Length
66.8 m
Height
17.05 m
MTOW
280,000 kg
Range
15,000 km (with ULR variant up to 17,960 km)
Capacity
Typically 315–369 passengers
Cruise Speed
903 km/h (Mach 0.85)
Noise Rating
Under ICAO Chapter 14 standards; typical approach noise ~85 dB(A)
