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10 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

A Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VXD) taxiing at an Australian airport, sporting the iconic red kangaroo livery.

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Kiwi Aviation · 10 Apr 2026

Incredible!

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Aircraft

737-838 (NG) B738

Qantas standard livery

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

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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

Workhorse of Qantas’ domestic and regional international routes, the 737-800NG is the world’s most popular narrowbody.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas has a large 737-800 fleet (over 70 at peak), this model is not rare in their service.

Record Flights

No major record flights for this registration/frame. Type operates some of the longest 737 routes (e.g., Australia–NZ).

Safety & Events

Qantas 737NGs boast a strong safety record with no fatalities. Minor technical diversions/returns have occurred as with all major fleets.

Future Outlook

Will be replaced by Airbus A321XLR and future narrowbody orders; likely to see gradual retirement as fleet modernizes.

Specifications

CFM56-7B24

Engine

35.8 m (with winglets)

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

107.3 kN (24,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

Approximates to ICAO Chapter 4 standards (~86-91 dB on takeoff, depending on config)

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