Airbus A321 Aircraft Characteristics
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The A320 Family records a dispatch reliability of 99.9%.

False

The A321neo is the smallest member of the A320 Family.

False

The A321neo can accommodate up to 200 passengers with its new door configuration.

False

The PW1100G PurePower engine is offered by CFM International.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The A321neo has a lower market share than the previous A321 variant.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The new door configuration of the A321neo is only available as an option for future deliveries.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The A321neo has a shorter range than the previous A321 variant.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The A321neo has a modified passenger door configuration with a new door located forward of the wing.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The sharklet wingtip devices are used to reduce passenger comfort.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

The LEAP-1A engine is offered by Pratt&Whitney.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

A321 Aircraft Characteristics

  • Standard seating capacity: 185 (Single-Class) or 202 (Single-Class) for A321 ACF
  • Usable fuel capacity: 23,700 l - 29,684 l (6,261 US gal - 7,842 US gal)
  • Basic aircraft weight: 24,050 l - 23,490 l (6,353 US gal - 6,205 US gal)
  • Pressurized fuselage volume: 418 m3 (14,762 ft3)
  • Passenger compartment volume: 155 m3 (5,474 ft3)
  • Cockpit volume: 9 m3 (318 ft3)
  • Usable volume of various compartments:
    • FWD CC: 22.81 m3 (806 ft3)
    • AFT CC: 23.03 m3 (813 ft3)
    • Bulk CC: 5.88 m3 (208 ft3)

A321 Aircraft Dimensions

  • Length: 44.51 m (146.03 ft)
  • Height: 5.75 m (18.86 ft)
  • Wing span: 6.07 m (19.91 ft)
  • Tail height: 1.24 m (4.07 ft)
  • Maximum width: 3.95 m (12.96 ft)
  • Maximum height: 3.31 m (10.86 ft)
  • Engine dimensions:
    • CFM LEAP-1A: 11.91 m (39.07 ft) long, 4.87 m (15.98 ft) wide
    • PW 1100G: 16.29 m (53.44 ft) long, 4.87 m (15.98 ft) wide

Ground Clearances

  • Dimensions vary with tire type, weight, and balance, and other special conditions
  • Dimensions are given for:
    • Light weight, maintenance configuration with mid CG
    • Maximum Ramp Weight with FWD CG and AFT CG
    • Aircraft on jacks, FDL at 4.60 m (15.09 ft)

A321neo Characteristics

  • Market leader in its segment with around 80% market share
  • Capable of accommodating up to 244 passengers
  • New door configuration: rear section and modified passenger door configuration
  • New overwing emergency exits in the center section
  • A321neo in new door configuration is also the base for a longer range variant known as the A321LR

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Test your knowledge of the Airbus A321 aircraft models, including their seating capacity, usable fuel capacity, and other key characteristics. Identify the differences between A321-100, A321-200, and A321NEO models. This quiz is perfect for aviation enthusiasts and professionals.

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