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17 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Freight Airbus A321P2F taxiing at Sydney Airport during golden hour.

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Kiwi Aviation · 17 Apr 2026

So clean!

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Aircraft

A321P2F (Passenger to Freighter Conversion) A321

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

6 badges earned

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 A321P2F is the world’s first Airbus A321 converted freighter, offering increased capacity and efficiency for narrowbody cargo operations. Qantas Freight was among the first operators.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a handful of A321P2F in the world, rare in Qantas Freight fleet.

Record Flights

Used for domestic and short-haul regional freight routes in Australia and neighboring regions.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents involving VH-XF4 recorded as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Active; expected continued service in cargo role for Qantas Freight.

Specifications

CFM56-5B

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

44.5 m

Length

4,000 km (typical for freighter conversion)

Range

840 km/h

Speed

27,000 kg cargo

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB at takeoff)

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