Airbus A320-232

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27 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airways Airbus A320 (VH-X3B) taxiing at the airport in its standard silver and orange livery.

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Jetstar standard livery

VH-X3B

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

2 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

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A320 is one of the world\'s most successful narrow-body airliners, popular for short-to-medium haul flights worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; Jetstar operates a large A320 fleet. Over 10,000 A320 family aircraft have been produced.

Record Flights

A320s regularly fly Australia to New Zealand trans-Tasman routes for Jetstar, but not known for any record ultra-long-haul flights.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents for this specific aircraft noted; A320 family has a generally strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still in regular service as of 2024, likely to continue for years with Jetstar or secondary operators.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.6 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

2 × 120 kN (27,000 lbf)

Thrust

EASA/ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, certified at approximately 85–88 dB (varies by engine/phase)

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