Airbus A-320
The Airbus A320 is a narrow-body airliner that entered service in 1988 as the first commercial jet with a full digital fly-by-wire control system. It seats around 150 to 180 passengers and became the direct rival to Boeing's 737, launching what is now the world's best-selling aircraft family. Its cross-section is a bit wider than the 737's, giving it slightly more cabin room. Later variants such as the A321, A319, and the re-engined 'neo' generation all trace back to this original design.
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The A320 entered service in 1988 as the first commercial jet with a full digital fly-by-wire control system.
Specifications
| Length | 37.6 m (123 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.8 m (117 ft) |
| Height | 11.7 m (38 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 195 |
| Persons on board | 150-179 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 75 t |
| Range | 3,300 NM (6,112 km) |
| Maximum speed | 470 kt (870 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 41,000 ft (12,497 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 35,000 ft (10,668 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,500 ft/min (17.8 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,900 m (6,234 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,400 m (4,593 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 23,800 l |
| Engines | IAE V2500/CFM56-5 |
| Units built | 4,752 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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