Airbus A321
The Airbus A321 is a twin-engined narrow-body airliner designed for use on short and medium-haul routes. It shares a type rating with the Airbus A320, allowing pilots to switch to the model without the need for further training. To put it simply, it is a stretched version of the A320.
This type of aircraft has been in commercial operation since 1994 and since 2016 a modernized version with the designation A321Neo has been in production. The new generation impresses with its more economical operation, which it achieves thanks to improved engines and aerodynamic improvements. Airbus thus responded to the needs of customers to reduce costs associated with operations.
technical parameters Airbus A321
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 11 March 1993 |
| Introduction | 1994 with Lufthansa |
| Role | narrow-body jet airliner |
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| Cockpit crew | Two |
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| Cargo capacity | 51.70 m3 (1,826 cu ft) / 10×LD3-45s |
| Height | 11.76 m (38.6 ft) |
| Length | 44.51 m (146.0 ft) |
| Wingspan | 35.80 m (117 ft 5 in) |
| Wing | 122.4 m2 (1,318 sq ft) area, 25° sweep |
| Fuselage | 3.95 by 4.14 m (13.0 by 13.6 ft) width × height, 3.70 m (12.1 ft) wide cabin |
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| Ceiling | 39,100–39,800 ft (11,900–12,100 m) |
Airbus A321
