Airbus A320-200 (A320-232) · VH-VGU · Jetstar Airways

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Airbus A320-200 (A320-232)

A320-4245Active
RegistrationAUVH-VGU
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OperatorJetstar Airways
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Airbus A320-200 (A320-232) built in 2010 in Toulouse / Hamburg / Tianjin / Mobile. Operates for Jetstar Airways. Previously flew for Qantas.

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Mature · 16 years · ≈ 52,800 flight hours (approx.)
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Technical data

ManufacturerAirbus
Engines2× IAE V2527-A5
PropulsionJet
Seats186 (Y186)
Built inToulouse / Hamburgo / Tianjin / Mobile
OwnerJetstar Airways
MSN4245
VerificationIdentity verified against the official register of CASA (Australia) · Oct 9, 2026

The model · Airbus A320

Figures for the A320-200 variant, the most representative of the family

Length37.6 m123 ft
Wingspan35.8 m117 ft
Height11.8 m39 ft
Range6,204 km3,350 NMWith a typical passenger load
Cruise speed828 km/h447 ktMach 0.78
Service ceiling12,131 m39,800 ftIt flies above Everest (1.4 times its height)
Maximum take-off weight78,000 kg171,960 lb
Maximum payload35,400 kg78,044 lbIts 150 passengers with baggage would weigh about 15.0 t; the rest is fuel and cargo
Typical capacity150 passengersUp to 195 in a high-density layout
Endurance7 h 30 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

With its 6,204 km range, from Sydney (Mascot) it could fly non-stop as far as:

Beyond its rangeSINSingapore6,293 km

The type first flew in 1987 (39 years ago) · About 7,000 units built · Still in production

Figures for the type, not for this particular aircraft: each variant and each configuration changes something. They are shown in both systems used in aviation.

Seating layout

186Economy

186 seats in total

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Aircraft chronology

2010
Built
Assembled by Airbus in Toulouse / Hamburg / Tianjin / Mobile.
Mar 27, 2010
Delivered to Jetstar Airways
Delivered to Jetstar Airways as VH-VGU.
Oct 16, 2015
Incident at Perth
On October 16, 2015, the Airbus A320 232 aircraft (registration VH-VGU), operated by Jetstar Airways, was involved in an incident at Perth. Source: Jetstar Airways.
Source: Jetstar Airways
Apr 8, 2016
Transferred to Qantas
Transferred to Qantas.
Apr 8, 2016
Mar 24, 2023
Incident at Adelaide
On March 24, 2023, the Airbus A320 232 aircraft (registration VH-VGU), operated by Jetstar Airways, was involved in an incident at Adelaide. Source: Jetstar Airways.
Source: Jetstar Airways

Operators

2010-03-27
Registration VH-VGU · Lessor: BOC Aviation
2016-04-08
Registration VH-VGU · Lessor: Qantas
2016-04-08
Registration VH-VGU

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