Performance figures are nominal manufacturer values for reference only. Always consult the official Aircraft Flight Manual (AFM) for operational use.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Length | 37.57 m (A320) |
| Wingspan | 35.8 m with Sharklets |
| Range | 6,300 km (3,400 NM) |
| Cruise | Mach 0.78 (829 km/h / 447 kt) |
| Capacity | 150 - 186 passengers |
| Engines | CFM56, IAE V2500, CFM LEAP-1A, or PW1100G |
History & Development
Entering commercial service in 1988, the A320 pioneered digital fly-by-wire flight control systems and side-stick controllers in civil airliners, setting modern ergonomics standards.
Main Variants
A318, A319, A320ceo, A321ceo, A320neo, A321neo, A321LR, A321XLR.
Typical Operators
IndiGo, American Airlines, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Air China, Delta Air Lines.
Did You Know?
The extended-range A321XLR can fly nonstop up to 4,700 nautical miles, enabling narrowbody flights across the transatlantic and into secondary long-haul markets.