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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 VH-VXR sits on the taxiway, showcasing the airline's iconic kangaroo tail.

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

Airline

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 used mainline airliner globally and the backbone of Qantas\' domestic fleet.

Fleet Rarity

One of about 75 Boeing 737-800s in the Qantas fleet; model is very common globally.

Record Flights

Flies some of the longest 737-800 sectors in the world (Australia\'s transcontinental routes).

Safety & Events

The 737-800 has a strong safety record; VH-VXR has not been involved in major incidents as of mid-2024.

Future Outlook

Still in active passenger service; Qantas is expected to gradually replace these with newer models in coming years.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,665 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers (2-class, max config)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 (<90 EPNdB at takeoff)

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