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02 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-838 VH-VZK on the ground at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

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Katl_spotter13 · 02 Apr 2026

Stunning shot!

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery

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Gear

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

Achievements

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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

Insights

Aviation History

Most popular jetliner ever; backbone of short and medium-haul airline fleets worldwide.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates one of the world\'s largest 737-800 fleets; not rare globally.

Record Flights

Has operated many transcontinental and regional \'long thin\' routes, especially within Australia.

Safety & Events

Qantas 737s have had a strong safety record; occasional hydraulic and cabin pressure incidents but no major accidents with this variant.

Future Outlook

Many frames to be replaced by Airbus A321XLR and A220 over the next decade.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.79 m

Wingspan

39.47 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typically ~85-87 dB on approach

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