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VH-SFW

Built 1988 · registered AU

180 registered

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This aircraft is a
British Aerospace 146
Full specs

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Performance specs

Performance
Range
1,620 nm
Cruise speed
377 kt
Max speed
414 kt
Service ceiling
31,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1655 m
Landing distance
1189 m
Weights
MTOW
42,100 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
12,900 L
Dimensions
Length
28.6 m
Wingspan
26.2 m
Height
8.6 m
Capacity
Seats
92
Max passengers
109

Flight activity

(100 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
0
Last 90 days
5
Last seen
28 Aug 2026
Tracked since
11 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight28 Aug 2026 · 0h 51m
  • Tracked flight28 Aug 2026 · 1h 26m
  • Tracked flight24 Aug 2026 · 4h 53m
  • Tracked flight24 Aug 2026 · 4h 01m
  • Tracked flight10 Aug 2026 · 2h 05m
  • Tracked flight10 Aug 2026 · 1h 57m
  • Tracked flight10 Aug 2026 · 1h 21m
  • Tracked flight10 Aug 2026 · 2h 07m
  • Tracked flight20 Jul 2026 · 1h 17m
  • Tracked flight16 Jul 2026 · 2h 16m

Showing the 10 most recent distinct flights. The total counts every raw ADS-B tracking leg, including repeat observations and sub-5-minute artifacts.

From ADS-B observations collected since May 2026. Coverage depends on ground-receiver density; gaps do not mean the aircraft did not fly.

How common is this aircraft?
180British Aerospace 146 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 82% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-SFWAUACTIVE
    VANGUARD INVESTMENTS PTY LTD
    2020 – present

Owner names are published by the issuing civil registry (FAA / CCARCS / CASA / ANAC / NZ CAA). Owner addresses present in the source are not republished here. Registered owner? Request removal

Operator history

(1)
  • Qantas
    Operator
    2026 – present
VH-SFW — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-SFW?

VH-SFW is a British Aerospace 146, built in 1988. Sprinkle's record for VH-SFW covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-SFW currently active?

Registry records list VH-SFW's status as Active, registered in Australia — a British Aerospace 146.

What is the manufacturer serial number (MSN) of VH-SFW?

VH-SFW carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) E2105, the serial assigned to this British Aerospace 146 airframe when it was built.

What is the ICAO24 / Mode S code for VH-SFW?

VH-SFW's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C5BEA — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this British Aerospace 146 broadcasts.