Airbus A380-842

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Qantas Airbus A380 lifts off the runway for a long-haul journey – a majestic sight of the world's largest airliner in Australia’s iconic livery.

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Aircraft

A380-842 A388

Qantas standard livery (white fuselage, red tail with flying kangaroo)

VH-OQC

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Rare Bird, Runway Royalty, Golden Hour Glory, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Great panning! The A380 is sharp and dynamic, though the fence at bottom slightly distracts from an otherwise excellent shot.

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

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Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger airliner and Qantas was one of its major early customers. The A380 is iconic for its full-length double deck.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a small A380 fleet (12 aircraft), with fewer than 250 A380s ever produced.

Record Flights

Used for Qantas\' flagship ultra-long-haul flights, including Sydney to Dallas, currently among the world\'s longest non-stop commercial routes.

Safety & Events

Qantas A380s were grounded for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic, with some returning to service only recently.

Future Outlook

This specific airframe is active as of 2024, but A380s face uncertain long-term futures due to high operating costs and shrinking demand for very large aircraft.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.72 meters

Length

15,200 km

Range

905 km/h

Speed

484 passengers (Qantas 4-class configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kg

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (69,900 lbf) per engine

Thrust

QC/2 (takeoff), QC/0.5 (landing) - ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~89-92 dB)

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