Airbus A320-232

03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airbus A320 VH-VFP on the ground with a Qantas Dash 8 Q400 departing in the background, classic scene from an Australian airport.

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Jetstar Airways standard livery

VH-VFP

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

2 badges earned

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 Airbus A320 is one of the world\'s most successful single-aisle airliners, heavily utilized in low-cost and mainline fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Common in Jetstar fleet; Jetstar operates over 50 A320s.

Record Flights

Used on high-frequency domestic and short-haul international routes in Australasia; not typically known for record flights.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specifically involving VH-VFP known as of 2024; Jetstar A320s as a whole have a strong safety record.

Future Outlook

Still active in service as of 2024; being gradually replaced by A320neo and A321neo types over time.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3 (most common for Jetstar A320s, visually confirmed CFM56 type)

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

120 kN (per engine, typical for CFM56-5B4/3)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85 dB at sideline

Noise