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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 VH-VXR taxiing at Sydney Airport, sporting the iconic 'Spirit of Australia' livery.

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery (\'Spirit of Australia\')

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Manufacturer

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 the most widely built NG-series 737 and among the world\'s most common jetliners, forming the backbone of many airline short/medium-haul fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a large 737-800 fleet; not rare.

Record Flights

Commonly used on medium-haul domestic and regional routes; no notable record flights attributed to the type.

Safety & Events

The 737 NG series has a generally strong safety record with isolated hull loss incidents, but none specific to Qantas\'s VH-VXR.

Future Outlook

Still in active service but being replaced by 737 MAX and Airbus A321 series beginning late 2020s.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.79 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

Each engine up to 121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3, ~85 dB on takeoff

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