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Qantas Airbus A330-200 (VH-EBM) taxiing at Sydney Airport, sporting the iconic red kangaroo tail in crisp morning light.
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Qantas Airbus A330-200 (VH-EBM) taxiing at Sydney Airport, sporting the iconic red kangaroo tail in crisp morning light.
Aircraft identity
Registration
VH-EBM
ICAO Type
A332
Model
A330-200
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Qantas Airways
Airline Code
QFA / QF
Livery
Qantas standard livery (newest kangaroo tail design)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1 (Qantas A330-200s typically use RR Trent 700)
Thrust
Approx. 316-320 kN (71,000-72,000 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
60.3 meters
Length
58.8 meters
Height
17.4 meters
MTOW
233,000 kilograms
Range
13,450 kilometers
Capacity
253-298 passengers (typical 2-class Qantas configuration: around 271 seats)
Cruise Speed
871 km/h (Mach 0.82)
Noise Rating
QC/2; EPNdB/ICAO Chapter 4 compliant
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