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28 Aug 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A Philippine Airlines Airbus A321-231 (RP-C9933) climbs out into a clear blue sky.

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Cash · 28 Aug 2026

Stunning!

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Aircraft

Philippine Airlines standard livery

Airline

Philippine Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

4 badges earned

Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 80.0

Great side profile on climb; registration is readable, but slight softness on nose and shadows underwing.

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

The A321 is the largest member of the Airbus A320 family, introduced to offer greater capacity and range. Widely used for regional and medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

A321 is common in the global fleet, but relatively rare in the Philippine Airlines fleet compared to A320s.

Record Flights

Not known for record flights; commonly used on high-density, regional, and medium-haul Asia-Pacific routes.

Safety & Events

No major incidents attributed to this particular frame or the type in Philippine Airlines service.

Future Outlook

Active service, expected to remain so for several years.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-5B3

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

44.5 meters

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

185-236 passengers

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

145 kN (per engine)

Thrust

QC/1 (ICAO Chapter 4; varies by fit/config)

Noise