Airbus A320-200

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A Virgin Australia Airbus A320-200 rotates off the runway, catching the moment of liftoff.

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Aircraft

A320-200 A320

Virgin Australia (standard livery)

VH-ULW

Registration

Airline

Virgin Australia

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Nice rotation shot with full aircraft visible; foreground heat haze and slight softness reduce sharpness.

Location

Eaton Road Gate

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport · WSI/YSWS

-33.8867, 150.6990

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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport WSI

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Aviation History

Key member of the Airbus A320 family and among the world\'s most produced airliners; used on short- and medium-haul routes globally.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; hundreds of Airbus A320s in operation globally and numerous in the Virgin Australia fleet pre-COVID.

Record Flights

Commonly used on high-frequency and domestic sectors; not primarily known for record flights.

Safety & Events

The A320 family was the first commercial airliner to introduce a fully digital fly-by-wire system.

Future Outlook

This type remains in widespread service worldwide.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (specific model not clearly visible)

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,300 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

150–186 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

CFM56-5B: 111–120 kN; IAE V2500: 104–147 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (~85–90 dB, variable)

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