Boeing 737-838 (737-800)

22 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 'Retro Roo II' (VH-XZP) rotates at Sydney Airport, featuring the airline's heritage livery celebrating its storied past.

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Judge Dredd · 22 Mar 2026

Thank you 🙏🏻

Leon · 22 Mar 2026

Was so sad, that I didn’t got it while I was in Sydney, lovely pic tho

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Aircraft

737-838 (737-800) B738

Qantas Retro Roo II

VH-XZP

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Retro Wings, Runway Royalty, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, 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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The 737-800 is one of the best-selling narrowbody airliners; Qantas\' VH-VXQ is specially painted in a retro livery to mark the airline\'s heritage.

Fleet Rarity

One of only two 737s in Qantas\' fleet wearing this retro livery (\'Retro Roo II\') as of 2024.

Record Flights

Typically used on Qantas domestic and some regional international routes; not known for record-breaking routes.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for VH-VXQ; this airframe is notable mainly for its retro livery appearance.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in service for several more years as part of Qantas\' mainline domestic fleet.

Specifications

CFM International 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) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-89 dB on approach depending on configuration)

Noise