Airbus Industrie A321

The A321 is a stretched version of the Model A320 and is available as the A321-100 which has a strengthened undercarriage and modified wings. The A321-200 first flew in 1996 and is a heavier, longer range variant powered by 2x 32,000lb.s.t. (142kN) CFM Internationals.The A321-200 has a maximum take-off weight of 196,210lb(89,000kg) and a range of 3061miles (4907km).

                                  EC-JMR                 c/n 2599                      Europe  Photo: John Chalmers
220 seat medium range transport first flown in 1993

Engines: 2x 30,000lb.s.t.(133kN) IAE V2530-A5
Length: 146’0”(44.51m)                                                                                     Height: 38’7”(11.76m)
Wingspan: 111’10”(34.09m)                                                                                         No.built: 352+
Range: 2700miles(4345km)                                                              Cruising speed: 514mph(827kmh) Empty weight: 105,330lb(47,776kg)                               Maximum take-off weight: 187,390lb(85,000kg)

An example of the A321-200 is illustrated below.

                                      EC-HPM         c/n 1276        Photo: John Chalmers

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