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27 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-838 VH-VXS at Sydney Airport in classic kangaroo tail livery.

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery (current)

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, 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 the most widely used member of the 737 Next Generation family and a workhorse for Qantas on its domestic and short-haul international routes.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates a large 737-800 fleet; this airframe is not rare within the airline or globally.

Record Flights

No significant world records attributed to this type, but has operated long trans-continental and Pacific island hops in Qantas service.

Safety & Events

Qantas\' 737-800 fleet is among the safest large airline fleets with no fatal incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active Qantas service, though type is slated for gradual replacement by Airbus A321XLRs post-2025.

Specifications

CFM56-7B27

Engine

35.79 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,765 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162 passengers (typical 2-class Qantas config)

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4/14 CFR Part 36, typical takeoff <85 dB at monitoring stations

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