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01 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZM) taxis at Sydney Airport on a clear day, featuring split scimitar winglets.

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Katl_spotter13 · 01 Apr 2026

Stunning!

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

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Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is a highly successful and widely used narrow-body jet, forming the backbone of many airline fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 75 737-800s in the Qantas fleet; globally common.

Record Flights

Used on busy domestic and trans-Tasman routes by Qantas, rarely flown ultra long-haul; not commonly used for record flights.

Safety & Events

Generally safe record; used in many well-publicized airline fleet retirements and upgrades.

Future Outlook

Still flying; planned for gradual phase-out as next generation aircraft (such as 737 MAX or A321XLR) are introduced over the next decade.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) each

Thrust

QC/1 (departure), QC/0.5 (arrival) ICAO Chapter 4

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