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VH-XNF

Built 2006 · registered AU

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Representative photo of a Canadair 601-3Type photo — not this specific aircraftPhoto: Sixflashphoto · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Canadair 601-3
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Performance specs

Performance
Range
3,400 nm
Cruise speed
432 kt
Max speed
488 kt
Service ceiling
45,000 ft
Takeoff distance
1730 m
Landing distance
1000 m
Weights
MTOW
19,500 kg
Empty weight
—
Fuel capacity
9,000 L
Dimensions
Length
20.8 m
Wingspan
19.6 m
Height
6.3 m
Capacity
Seats
14
Max passengers
19

Flight activity

(101 tracking legs recorded)
Last 30 days
21
Last 90 days
78
Last seen
31 Oct 2026
Tracked since
19 Jun 2026
  • Tracked flight30 Oct 2026 · 4h 38m
  • Tracked flight26 Oct 2026 · 2h 42m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 3h 02m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 17h 06m
  • Tracked flight20 Oct 2026 · 5h 23m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 17h 37m
  • Tracked flight19 Oct 2026 · 6h 27m
  • Tracked flight17 Oct 2026 · 3h 17m
  • Tracked flight15 Oct 2026 · 2h 25m
  • Tracked flight13 Oct 2026 · 1h 01m

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?
1,165Canadair 601-3 registered worldwide

Common. More common than 96% of the aircraft models we track.

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Registration history

(1)
  • VH-XNFAUACTIVE
    LEIDOS SAR SERVICES PTY LTD
    2016 – 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-XNF — frequently asked
What aircraft model is VH-XNF?

VH-XNF is a Canadair 601-3, built in 2006. Sprinkle's record for VH-XNF covers its lineage, ownership history and specifications.

Is VH-XNF currently active?

Registry records list VH-XNF's status as Active, registered in Australia — a Canadair 601-3.

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

VH-XNF carries manufacturer serial number (MSN) 5656, the serial assigned to this Canadair 601-3 airframe when it was built.

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

VH-XNF's ICAO24 (Mode S) transponder code is 7C7649 — the hex address the Mode S transponder on this Canadair 601-3 broadcasts.