Airbus A320-232

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03 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airways Airbus A320-232 VH-X3N taxiing at Sydney Airport on a cloudy day.

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Jetstar standard livery

VH-X3N

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, 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 Airbus A320 is one of the world\'s best-selling and most influential short- to medium-haul airliners; essential to the global spread of fly-by-wire technology.

Fleet Rarity

The A320-200 is common, with over 4,500 frames worldwide; Jetstar operates a sizable sub-fleet in Australia.

Record Flights

A320 family aircraft are widely used on domestic and short international flights; they are not typically known for record routes.

Safety & Events

The A320 series has had notable events including the first fly-by-wire airliner commercial service and multiple successful ditchings and emergency landings; VH-VGN itself has not been publicly involved in major incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; gradual replacement by A320neo in future.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB under typical operation)

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