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19 Mar 2026 · © Unknown

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VXF) taxiing on the ramp — a staple of domestic Australian aviation.

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Aircraft

737-838 (Boeing 737-800) B738

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 one of the best-selling variants of the 737 Next Generation series, widely used for short to medium-haul routes globally.

Fleet Rarity

Boeing 737-800 is extremely common, especially in airline fleets like Qantas.

Record Flights

Often used on domestic and nearby international flights; not typically used for record-breaking sectors.

Safety & Events

Generally reliable with few notable incidents specific to this registration; globally, the 737 NG fleet has a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Large numbers remain in service but are gradually being replaced by newer Boeing 737 MAX models.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 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

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

up to 85 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant)

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