Airbus A320-232

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14 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airways Airbus A320-232 (VH-YXQ) rotates out of Sydney Airport, with the Rydges Hotel in the background.

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Kiwi Aviation · 14 Apr 2026

Stunning shot!

Kiwi Aviation · 14 Apr 2026

Nice catch! ✈️

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Aircraft

A320-232 A320

Jetstar standard livery

VH-YXQ

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

4 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

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Aviation History

The A320 family revolutionized the single-aisle market with its fly-by-wire systems and has been a best-seller globally. Jetstar, Qantas’s low-cost subsidiary, extensively operates the A320.

Fleet Rarity

Very common; Jetstar operates one of the largest A320 fleets in the Asia-Pacific region.

Record Flights

A320 family is primarily used for short to medium-haul flights, with some long domestic segments. Not typically used for record-breaker routes.

Safety & Events

No notable incidents recorded for this specific registration as of 2024. The model is generally very safe and reliable.

Future Outlook

Still active as a primary short-haul type but will gradually see NEO variants replacing older CEO frames.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.6 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (around 75–82 dB on takeoff at close range)

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