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23 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VXP) taxis at Sydney Airport on a clear day, showing off the carrier's iconic kangaroo tail.

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Kiwi Aviation · 23 Apr 2026

So clean!

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

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Gear

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

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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 737-800 is a workhorse of global short- and medium-haul operations—Qantas operates one of the largest 737-800 fleets in the world.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare—Qantas has over 70 737-800s.

Record Flights

Typical missions: Australian domestic and regional international routes.

Safety & Events

Qantas 737s are known for a strong safety record. The Qantas 737-800 fleet has had some documented technical incidents but none with fatalities.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service through late 2020s as Qantas transitions to newer types.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kilograms

MTOW

12.6 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant (typically 85-90 dB at takeoff)

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