Airbus A321P2F

24 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Freight Airbus A321P2F in Australia Post livery at Sydney Airport, a rare modern cargo conversion, been trying to catch this one for a while now

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Aircraft

A321P2F A321

Qantas Freight/Australia Post

VH-ULW

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Skyline Symphony, Airbus Aficionado, 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 A321P2F (Passenger to Freighter) is a newer conversion popularized in the late 2010s as airlines retired mid-sized Airbus A321 passenger jets. Qantas Freight was among the early adopters in the Southern Hemisphere.

Fleet Rarity

One of only a handful of A321P2Fs in the world (less than 40 globally as of 2024); rare in Australia.

Record Flights

Used primarily for Australian domestic and trans-Tasman express parcel routes, not known for record flights.

Safety & Events

No major incidents known for this specific airframe; Qantas Freight\'s A321P2F fleet is noted for being among the first operated by Australia Post.

Future Outlook

Active service; P2F conversions are expected to be workhorses for regional express cargo for decades.

Specifications

CFM56-5B

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

44.5 m

Length

3,595 km (typical for A321P2F cargo configuration)

Range

840 km/h

Speed

27,000 kg (main deck and lower deck cargo)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

133.4 kN (per engine)

Thrust

Stage 4 (ICAO) – typically around 88-93 dB on takeoff

Noise