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16 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZE) on the taxiway in clear daylight — the workhorse of Australian domestic skies.

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Aircraft

737-838 (737-800) B738

Qantas standard

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: 81.0

Great sharpness and light, but the fence and foreground shrub block the aircraft's lower fuselage and gear.

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 best-selling version of the world\'s most popular jetliner. The Qantas 737-800 fleet is the backbone of its domestic and short-haul international network.

Fleet Rarity

One of over 70 Boeing 737-800s in Qantas’ fleet; the type is very common worldwide.

Record Flights

Used for longest domestic runs in Australia, including Sydney-Perth.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 model has a generally solid safety record; VH-VZE specifically has not had major incidents reported.

Future Outlook

Still flying; expected gradual replacement by Airbus A321XLR from 2025 .

Specifications

CFM56-7B24

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,665 kilometers

Range

842 kilometers per hour

Speed

162–189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

2 x 120 kN (27,300 lbf) each

Thrust

Cert Stage IV (ICAO)

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