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2h ago · © Cameron P

PR212 departing YSSY (Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport) bound for Manila. 20/07/26

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Aircraft

Philippine Airlines standard livery

Airline

Philippine Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Runway Royalty, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

A

Silver

Score: 83.0

Great takeoff shot—crisp aircraft and colorful tailfin, though background clutter lessens impact slightly.

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY · Runway 34L

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Insights

Aviation History

One of the first long-range, four-engine twin-aisle jets by Airbus; Airbus\' only quadjet before A380 series.

Fleet Rarity

Philippine Airlines operated fewer than 10 A340-300s, most now retired.

Record Flights

Often used on trans-Pacific routes such as Manila–Los Angeles; among the longest routes for the model.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specific to Philippine Airlines A340-300s widely reported; used for repatriation flights during COVID-19.

Future Outlook

Mostly retired worldwide; rare to see in active commercial service.

Specifications

CFM56-5C

Engine

60.3 m

Wingspan

63.69 m

Length

13,500 km

Range

875 km/h

Speed

295 passengers

Capacity

275,000 kg

MTOW

16.85 m

Height

151 kN (per engine)

Thrust

QC2 (departure), QC0.5 (arrival), ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant

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