Airbus A330-200

19 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A Qantas Airbus A330-200 rotates out of Sydney, showcasing the iconic red kangaroo tail and clean lines of this versatile widebody.

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Kiwi Aviation · 20 Apr 2026

Stunning shot!

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Aircraft

A330-200 A332

Qantas standard livery

VH-QPD

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

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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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

A widely-used widebody for both long-haul and medium-haul commercial airline operations. A workhorse for many international airlines, including Qantas.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a significant number of A330-200s; the model is not rare in commercial service.

Record Flights

Used on Australia-Asia and transcontinental Australian routes (Perth-Sydney, etc.). Not specifically known for record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

Generally has a good safety record; Qantas has a strong safety reputation. No notable major incidents for Qantas A330-200s.

Future Outlook

Still in active passenger service; many airlines are considering replacements with newer models in the coming years.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700 or General Electric CF6-80E1

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

58.8 m

Length

13,450 km

Range

871 km/h (Mach 0.82)

Speed

253–406 passengers

Capacity

242,000 kg

MTOW

17.4 m

Height

316-320 kN (71,000–72,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Chapter 4, typically 93.7 EPNdB on takeoff

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