Airbus A330-200F

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02 Sep 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Freight Airbus A330-200F in Australia Post livery touches down, producing tire smoke on arrival.

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Aircraft

A330-200F A332F

Australia Post / Qantas Freight

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Runway Royalty, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

7 badges earned

Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Great capture at touchdown—visible tire smoke adds action! Tight crop suits, but light poles mildly distract in the background.

Location

Experience Centre

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport · WSI/YSWS

-33.8861, 150.7010

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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport WSI

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A330-200F is a dedicated freighter variant of the successful A330 family, serving as a modern widebody cargo solution since 2009.

Fleet Rarity

The A330-200F is relatively rare, with fewer than 40 active worldwide as of mid-2024.

Record Flights

Used for regional Asia-Pacific and transcontinental Australia cargo routes.

Safety & Events

No major incidents notable for this type in Australia Post/Qantas Freight service.

Future Outlook

Still active in Qantas Freight and Australia Post service.

Specifications

General Electric CF6-80E1A3 or Pratt & Whitney PW4000 or Rolls-Royce Trent 700 (depending on operator; most Qantas A330s use CF6-80E1A3)

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

58.82 m

Length

7,400 km

Range

871 km/h

Speed

Up to 70,000 kg cargo

Capacity

229,000 kg

MTOW

17.39 m

Height

2 × 316 kN (71,000 lbf) (for typical GE CF6-80E1A3 engines)

Thrust

QC2 for arrival, QC4 for departure (CAEP/6 compliant)

Noise