Airbus A321P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion)

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Rare sight: Qantas Freight/Australia Post Airbus A321P2F (VH-ULD), a modern passenger-to-freighter conversion, is prepared for its nighttime cargo run.

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Aircraft

A321P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion) A321

Qantas Freight / Australia Post

VH-ULD

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Night Owl, Livery Legend, Weather Warrior, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

7 badges earned

Photo grade

Gold

Score: 92.0

Stunning low-angle ramp shot; moody fog, wet reflection, and night lighting make the QantasFreight A321 visually striking!

Location

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport

WSI/YSWS

-33.8835, 150.7130

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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport WSI

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A321P2F represents the new generation of narrow-body freighters, giving a second life to retired passenger jets and replacing older 757/737 freighters.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a handful of A321P2F conversions in Australia, and part of the pioneering A321P2F Qantas Freight/AusPost fleet.

Record Flights

Not typically associated with record flights, but some A321P2Fs have launched longer domestic overnight courier routes in Australia.

Safety & Events

No major publicly reported incidents specific to VH-ULD as of mid-2024.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for domestic/regional Australian cargo operations for years.

Specifications

CFM56-5B3/P

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

4,260 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

28,000 kg cargo

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

139 kN (31,200 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Stage 4 ICAO, ~89 EPNdB

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