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VH-SWV

Built 1995 · registered AU

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ActiveManufacturer Fairchild Model 227 Variant SA227-DC (C-26B)
VH-SWV — photo of this aircraftThis aircraft
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Representative photo of a Fairchild 227Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto via Wikimedia Commons: Fairchild SA227-DC Metro 23, Vee H Aviation JP5848469.jpg
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Exterior view of a 1992 FAIRCHILD METRO 23, VH-VEU.4 photos
1992 Fairchild Metro 23
VH-VEU36,284.7 hrCanberra, Australia
Price on requestListed 2mo ago
Originally listed on external source
Exterior view of a 1993 FAIRCHILD METRO 23, VH-VET.4 photos
1993 Fairchild Metro 23
VH-VET31,139.2 hrCanberra, Australia
Price on requestListed 2mo ago
Originally listed on external source
Exterior view of a 1994 FAIRCHILD METRO 23, VH-VEK.4 photos
1994 Fairchild Metro 23
VH-VEK34,455.8 hrCanberra, Australia
Price on requestListed 2mo ago
Originally listed on external source

Performance specs

Performance
Range
2,300 nm
Cruise speed
260 kt
Max speed
282 kt
Service ceiling
30,000 ft
Takeoff distance
870 m
Landing distance
770 m
Weights
MTOW
6,500 kg
Empty weight
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Fuel capacity
2,400 L
Dimensions
Length
17.3 m
Wingspan
18.1 m
Height
5.0 m
Capacity
Seats
12
Max passengers
12

Flight activity

(144 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
63
Last 90 days
67
Last seen
29 Oct 2026
Tracked since
8 May 2026

Frequent routes: YPAD → YFFT (1)

  • Tracked flight29 Oct 2026 · 0h 35m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 0h 38m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 4h 06m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 1h 52m
  • Tracked flight28 Oct 2026 · 2h 57m
  • Tracked flight27 Oct 2026 · 3h 04m
  • Tracked flight26 Oct 2026 · 0h 37m
  • Tracked flight26 Oct 2026 · 3h 13m
  • Tracked flight26 Oct 2026 · 2h 31m
  • Tracked flight25 Oct 2026 · 1h 50m

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?
86Fairchild 227 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 73% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

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  • VH-SWVAUACTIVE
    EASTWEST AVIATION PTY LTD
    2021 – 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

VH-SWV — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-SWV?

VH-SWV is a Fairchild 227, built in 1995. Sprinkle's record for VH-SWV covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-SWV currently active?

Registry records list VH-SWV's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Fairchild 227.

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

VH-SWV carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) DC-873B, the serial assigned to this Fairchild 227 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-SWV's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C5E4D — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Fairchild 227 broadcasts.