Airbus A321-200P2F

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Qantas Freight Airbus A321P2F (VH-ULW) in Australia Post livery preparing for another express domestic cargo mission.

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Airbus A321P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion)

Aircraft

A321-200P2F A321

Qantas Freight / Australia Post

VH-ULW

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Golden Hour Glory, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 87.0

Superb side-on catch; sharp with visible reg, but some foreground brush and minor shadows detract from perfection.

Location

Eaton Road Gate

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport · WSI/YSWS

-33.8867, 150.6990

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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport WSI

Airport

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Aviation History

The A321P2F is one of the first large narrowbody converted freighters, developed to replace older 757 and 737 freighters for regional and domestic express operations.

Fleet Rarity

Rare; as of 2024, fewer than 50 A321P2Fs are in service globally, with Qantas Freight being one of the earliest operators in the Southern Hemisphere.

Record Flights

Known for operating high-frequency express parcel flights on domestic Australian networks, such as Sydney–Melbourne–Brisbane routes.

Safety & Events

No major or notable incidents widely reported for this frame or specific type as of 2024.

Future Outlook

Expected to remain in active service for Australia Post and Qantas Freight’s expanding e-commerce cargo demand.

Specifications

CFM56-5B

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

3,500 km (standard for freighter conversions)

Range

840 km/h

Speed

Up to 27,000 kg cargo (A321P2F)

Capacity

89,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

133–147 kN (30,000–33,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (typical for A321 family, ~85 dB on takeoff)

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