Airbus A320-232

21 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airways Airbus A320 (VH-X3D) taxiing at a major airport, wearing the airline's signature silver-and-orange livery.

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Kiwi Aviation · 21 Apr 2026

Brilliant!

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Jetstar standard livery

VH-X3D

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

2 badges earned

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

Insights

Aviation History

The A320 is one of the most successful and widely used narrow-body jetliners in the world. Jetstar operates a large A320 fleet across Asia-Pacific.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; Jetstar operates over 50 A320-200s.

Record Flights

Commonly used for domestic and short international routes, but no notable record flights associated with this airframe type.

Safety & Events

Jetstar\'s A320 fleet has a strong safety record with very few major incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Jetstar; A320ceo fleet gradually being replaced by A320neo/ A321neo in the coming years.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/P

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

37.6 meters

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers (typical 1-class layout)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 meters

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

71.1 EPNdB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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