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25 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VXS) in standard livery taxiing at Sydney Airport.

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Aircraft

Qantas (standard livery, \"Spirit of Australia\")

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 FUJIFILM XC50-230mmF4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

3 badges earned

Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 82.0

Aircraft is crisp and well-framed, but fence in the foreground and harsh midday light reduce impact.

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

Insights

Aviation History

The Boeing 737-800 is the most popular variant of the best-selling airliner family. Qantas is the largest operator of the type in Australia.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates one of the world\'s larger 737-800 fleets; VH-VXS is one of dozens in their fleet.

Record Flights

No major ultra-long-haul record flights; type used for domestic and short international routes.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 is generally safe; some Qantas 737s have been involved in minor non-fatal mechanical incidents but nothing significantly notable for VH-VXS.

Future Outlook

Still in active regular service as of 2024, likely to remain for several more years.

Specifications

CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Stage 4; around 85-87 dB sideline

Noise