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Qantas Boeing 737-800 VH-XZD on the taxiway at Sydney Airport, sporting the airline's modern tail livery with split scimitar winglets.
© Judge Dredd
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Qantas Boeing 737-800 VH-XZD on the taxiway at Sydney Airport, sporting the airline's modern tail livery with split scimitar winglets.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-XZD
ICAO Type
B738
Model
737-838
Manufacturer
Boeing
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas 'Spirit of Australia' standard livery
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
CFM International CFM56-7B24
Thrust
24,200 lbf (107.7 kN)
Wingspan
35.8 m
Length
39.5 m
Height
12.5 m
MTOW
79,015 kg
Range
5,765 km
Capacity
162-189 passengers
Cruise Speed
842 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 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
XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR