Boeing 737-838 (737-800)

31 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Boeing 737-800 (VH-VXH) taxiing at Sydney, featuring blended winglets and the airline's iconic red kangaroo tail.

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Aircraft

737-838 (737-800) B738

Qantas standard livery

VH-VXH

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Boeing

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

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

One of the world\'s most successful narrowbody jetliners, a mainstay in Qantas\' domestic and regional fleet.

Fleet Rarity

Qantas operates over 70 Boeing 737-800s; not rare in this fleet.

Record Flights

Commonly used on transcontinental Australia routes, but not a world record holder.

Safety & Events

Standard Qantas operations, no notable historic incidents for this registration.

Future Outlook

Still flying; may be replaced by Airbus A321XLR in the future.

Specifications

CFM56-7B27

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

5,465 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

162-189 passengers

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typical approach: 75-80 dB

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