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23 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 taxiing at Sydney Airport under classic Australian skies.

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery (red tail with white kangaroo)

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Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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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

The 737-800 is one of the best-selling modern jets; Qantas is a major operator in the Asia-Pacific region.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a significant fleet of this type; worldwide, the 737-800 is very common.

Record Flights

No major long-haul records; mostly used for domestic and short international flights.

Safety & Events

Boeing 737 series has had multiple incidents across airlines, but is generally regarded as safe and reliable.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread service but slowly being replaced by newer 737 MAX variants and Airbus A320neo family.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

39.5 meters

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162–189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 meters

Height

120.1 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

~85 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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