Overview
ManufacturerAirbus
Variant ShownA321-200 (ceo)
First Flight11 Mar 1993
Entry Into Service27 Jan 1994
Body TypeNarrow-body
RoleHigh-capacity short/medium-haul
✈ Narrow-Body • High-Capacity Short/Medium-Haul
Airbus A321
The stretched A320 Family workhorse, built for higher passenger capacity while retaining Airbus commonality and the operational flexibility of the single-aisle platform.
MTOW
93.5 t
Range
3,200 nm
Max Seating
220 PAX
Cruise Speed
M0.78
Technical Specifications
Airframe
Length44.51 m
Height11.76 m
Wingspan35.80 m
Fuselage Width3.95 m
Wing Area122.4 m²
Weights
MTOW93.5 t
MLW79.2 t
MZFW73.5 t
Fuel Capacity23,700 L
Performance
MMOM0.82
Cruise SpeedM0.78
Range3,200 nm
Max Seating220 PAX
Service Ceiling39,800 ft
TO / Landing FieldVariant/weight dependent
Crew & Propulsion
Flight Crew2 pilots
Cabin CrewTypically 4–6
PropulsionTwin turbofan
Engine OptionsCFM56-5B / IAE V2500
Market Context
Aircraft DeliveredIncluded in 12,600+ A320 Family deliveries
Main CompetitorBoeing 737-900ER / 737-10
Key Features
Fly-By-Wire
Yes — Airbus fly-by-wire flight controls.
Sidestick
Yes — Airbus side-stick controller.
ECAM
Yes — Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor.
Commonality
Very high with A320 Family.
Sharklets
Available on later aircraft / retrofit.
Notable Operators
- Air India
- American
- Delta
- Lufthansa
- Turkish