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20 Apr 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Qantas Airbus A330-300 (VH-EBC) lifts off from Sydney, showcasing the iconic kangaroo tail and Rolls-Royce engines.

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Kiwi Aviation · 20 Apr 2026

Love it! ❤️

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Aircraft

Qantas standard livery – red tail with white kangaroo

Airline

Manufacturer

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Winglet Watcher, Skyline Symphony, Airbus Aficionado, Widebody Wizard

5 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

Insights

Aviation History

The A330-300 is a popular widebody twinjet, forming the backbone of many international and domestic long-haul fleets; Qantas operates a fleet of these for both domestic trunk and regional international routes.

Fleet Rarity

Part of a fleet of ~10 Qantas A330-300s; not rare globally, but among a comparatively small subfleet within Qantas.

Record Flights

Has operated long domestic runs such as Perth–Sydney and key international flights in the Asia-Pacific region.

Safety & Events

No widely reported major incidents for VH-EBG as of early 2024.

Future Outlook

Still in active service with Qantas as of early 2024.

Specifications

Rolls-Royce Trent 700

Engine

60.3 meters

Wingspan

63.7 meters

Length

11,750 kilometers

Range

871 km/h

Speed

Up to 300 passengers (typical two-class)

Capacity

242,000 kilograms

MTOW

16.8 meters

Height

71,100 lbf (316 kN)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~89-94 dB on takeoff)

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