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21 May 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VZE) taxiing in Sydney with iconic red tail and winglets.

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 83.0

Excellent sharpness and color, but the fence in the lower frame blocks the nose gear and distracts from the subject.

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

Workhorse of Qantas domestic and short-haul international routes; the most numerous jetliner in the world.

Fleet Rarity

One of about 75 Boeing 737-800s in Qantas fleet; common globally.

Record Flights

Used on Australia–New Zealand trans-Tasman, coast-to-coast domestic, and occasional Pacific island hops.

Safety & Events

This particular registration not linked with any major accidents or incidents as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Still flying as of 2024; Qantas plans to phase out 737s gradually in coming decade.

Specifications

CFM56-7B27

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 kilometers

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kilograms

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~85-95 dB on approach

Noise