Airbus A380-842

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02 Aug 2026 · © AviatorShots81

Qantas Airbus A380-842 (VH-OQG) climbing out, showcasing the iconic red kangaroo tail and massive double-decker design.

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Siliconserver · 02 Aug 2026

Beautiful capture!

Avgeek · 02 Aug 2026

Perfect!

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Aircraft

A380-842 A388

Qantas standard livery (current/modern kangaroo tail)

VH-OQG

Registration

Airline

Qantas Airways

QFA / QF

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Runway Royalty, Ultra-Long-Haul, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Superjumbo Spotter

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Photo grade

Gold

Score: 92.0

Superb clarity and textbook side profile of the Qantas A380; moody clouds add drama without distracting from the aircraft.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A380 is the world\'s largest passenger jet, revolutionizing long-haul travel by making high-capacity, ultra-long-haul flights possible. Qantas is one of the few airlines to operate the A380, and VH-OQG is one of just 12 delivered to Qantas.

Fleet Rarity

VH-OQG is 1 of only 12 Qantas A380s. Only about 250 A380s built globally.

Record Flights

Used on Qantas\' flagship Sydney-London \'Kangaroo Route\', one of the world\'s longest regularly scheduled flights.

Safety & Events

Qantas A380s are well-known for their ultra-long-haul service and premium product. The Qantas A380 fleet has seen periods of long-term storage and gradual return to service post-COVID.

Future Outlook

Currently flying; Qantas is returning several A380s to service after COVID-19 storage. Long-term future is uncertain as Airbus ceased production in 2021.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 900

Engine

79.75 meters

Wingspan

72.73 meters

Length

15,200 kilometers

Range

903 km/h

Speed

484 passengers (typical Qantas configuration)

Capacity

575,000 kilograms

MTOW

24.09 meters

Height

311 kN (69,900 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, about 95-98 dB on departure

Noise