Airbus A320-200

14 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airways Airbus A320-200 (VH-VFk) lifting off from a busy international terminal, with notable ramp activity below.

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Kiwi Aviation · 14 Apr 2026

Perfect!

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Aircraft

A320-200 A320

Jetstar standard livery

VH-VFK

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Airbus Aficionado, 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

Airport

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Aviation History

The A320-200 is the world\'s first commercial airliner equipped with a fully digital fly-by-wire control system, one of the most successful single-aisle jets in aviation history.

Fleet Rarity

Jetstar operates one of the largest A320 fleets in the Asia-Pacific. The A320-200 is a very common model.

Record Flights

Commonly used on short- to medium-haul routes throughout Asia-Pacific; no remarkable record flights for this frame type.

Safety & Events

A320 family involved in several notable incidents over decades, generally regarded as safe; VH-VFZ has no widely documented major incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; Jetstar will eventually phase out older A320s as newer A321neo aircraft arrive.

Specifications

CFM56-5B

Engine

34.10 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers (typical single class)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

113.4 kN (CFM56-5B4/P)

Thrust

Approaches 85-87 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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