Boeing 737-838 (737-800)

29 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZL) taxiing at Sydney Airport. Note the distinctive red tail with the white kangaroo and the standard Qantas livery.

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Judge Dredd · 30 Mar 2026

Thank you sir

Maulin_Agrawal · 30 Mar 2026

Excellent!

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Aircraft

737-838 (737-800) B738

Qantas standard livery

VH-VZL

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

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

Achievements

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

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Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the best-selling variant of the 737 Next Generation series and a workhorse for short- to medium-haul routes worldwide. Qantas operates one of the largest 737-800 fleets in the region.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas has over 70 737-800s; this is a common aircraft in the airline\'s fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used on domestic and trans-Tasman routes for Qantas; not known for extraordinary record flights.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 model is regarded as one of the world\'s safest and most reliable narrow-body aircraft.

Future Outlook

The 737-800 remains the backbone of many fleets but may face gradual retirement as airlines upgrade to 737 MAX or Airbus A320neo families in the coming decade.

Specifications

CFM56-7B26

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

162–189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

120–130 kN (27,300–28,400 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Typical ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~84 dB on approach

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