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11 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VYZ) taxiing at Sydney Airport, wearing the iconic red and white standard livery.

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Kiwi Aviation · 11 Apr 2026

Amazing shot!

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Aircraft

737-838 (737-800) B738

Qantas standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, 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 Boeing 737-800 is one of the most widely used narrowbody jets globally, central to many airlines\' short- and medium-haul fleets. Qantas operates one of Australia’s largest 737-800 fleets.

Fleet Rarity

Common: The Qantas 737-800 fleet numbers over 70 aircraft.

Record Flights

Not known for specific record flights, but used on notable high-density domestic Australian routes.

Safety & Events

The 737-800 family has experienced some non-fatal incidents worldwide, but VH-VYZ does not have a notable incident history.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Qantas as of 2024.

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

121.4 kN (27,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85 dB on approach)

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