1. AB 321 Dimensions & key data
Cabin layout & comfort
The largest member of the A320 Family, the A321 offers the best seat-mile costs of any single-aisle
aircraft, matching wide body efficiency.
Range 3 200 nm with Sharklets
Typical seating 185 (2-class)
Max payload 46.74 lb x 1 000
Wing span 111 ft 11 in
Overall length 146 ft 0 in
Height 38 ft 7 in
Dimensions Overall length 146 ft 0 in
Cabin length 113 ft 0 in
Fuselage width 13 ft 0 in
Max cabin width 12 ft 1 in
Wing span (geometric) 111 ft 11 in
Height 38 ft 7 in
Track 24 ft 11 in
Wheelbase 55 ft 48 in
Stretched fuselage
The best-selling A320 Family’s largest member, the A321, offers the best seat-mile costs of any single-
aisle aircraft – with passenger capacities comparable to that of a wide body jetliner. This stretched-
fuselage aircraft has an overall length of 44.51 meters, providing ample room to comfortably
accommodate 185 travellers in a two-class configuration – or up to 220 in a high-density layout.
Capacity Pax Typical seating 185 (2-class)
Max 220
Freight LD3 capacity under floor 10 LD3-45W
Max pallet number under floor 10

2. Bulk hold volume 1 828 ft³
Total volume 1 300 / 1 508 ft³ (LD3 / LD3+bulk)
Performance Range 3 200 nm with Sharklets
Mmo M0.82
Max ramp weight 197.1 (207.0) lb x 1000
Max take-off weight 196.2 (206.1) lb x 1000
Max landing weight 166.4 (171.5) lb x 1000
Max zero fuel weight 157.6 (162.7) lb x 1000
Max fuel capacity 6 350 (7 935) USG
EnginesV2500-A5 x2
CFM56-5B x2
Thrust range 27 000 (33 000) lb slst
For more on technical specifications
Information required operating and supporting Airbus aircraft and airport planning, can be downloaded
in Adobe PDF format, from the Aircraft Characteristics page. Further specialised documents are in the
on-line Technical Data library.
A321 September 2012 Total orders 1220
Total deliveries 745
In operation 741
Demand spurs need for over 28,000 aircraft in the next 20 years.
State-of-the-art capabilities
The A321 is the A320 Family’s largest member .The benchmark A320 Family’s largest member – the
A321 – offers airline customers the best seat-mile costs of any single-aisle aircraft and seating capacities
comparable to that of a wide body jetliner. This aircraft has a stretched fuselage with an overall length
of 44.51 meters, along with an extended operating range of up to 3,000 nautical miles while carrying a
maximum passenger payload. Like each member in Airbus’ best-selling A320 Family of jetliners, the
A321 offers the lowest fuel burn, emissions and noise footprint in its class.
The A321 typically accommodates 185 passengers in a two-class configuration (16 in first class and 169
in economy) – while offering unbeatable economics in high-density seating (with up to 220 passengers)

3. for charter and low-cost operators. The twin-engine A321 can be powered by either of two engine
options: the CFM International CFM56 or International Aero Engines’ V2500.
New engine option
The industry-leading efficiency of Airbus’ best-selling A320 Family – of which the A321 is a member –
will be further enhanced in 2015 with the service introduction of its new engine option jetliner versions.
Incorporating Airbus’ “Sharklet” wing tip devices and two new engine choices, the A320neo Family
offers maximum benefit with minimal changes from baseline A319s, A320s and A321s – delivering fuel
savings of up to 15 per cent, along with additional range of up to 500 nautical miles/900 km. or 2 tonnes
of extra payload. For more information on Airbus’ new engine option offered for the A320 Family, visit
the dedicated “Spotlight on…” page.
A family approach
The A321 benefits from operational commonality with its fellow A320 Family members, providing
carriers with tremendous flexibility in matching aircraft to specific route requirements. All A320 Family
aircraft share a single type rating – allowing pilots to fly any member of the Family after attending only
one training course and enabling the same team of mechanics to maintain an aircraft.
With only minimal additional training, pilots also can transition quickly from these single-aisle jetliners
to Airbus’ larger long-range aircraft quickly thanks to the unique family concept and their exceptional
degree of operational commonality.
Longest cabin, widest appeal
While passengers benefit from the A321’s state-of-the-art cabin design, airlines profit from the unique
operational flexibility of Airbus’ single-aisle aircraft – with the option to provide wider seats and
enhanced comfort; a markedly wider aisle for faster boarding and easier cabin movement; and even a
hybrid layout. Overall passenger comfort is further enhanced by the A321’s optional in-flight
entertainment systems.
The A320 Family’s wide fuselage also offers unmatched cargo capability for operators. Its four members
are the only single-aisle aircraft offering containerised cargo, with the A321 capable of carrying up to 10
standard LD3-46W containers in the lower deck holds – enabling interlining without special ground
handling equipment.
Orders & deliveries
A321 September 2012 Total orders 1220
Total deliveries 745
In operation 741

4. Airbus A321 Specifications
A321-100/200
Dimensions
Length (m) 44.5
Wingspan (m) 34.1
Height (m) 11.8
Wing area (m2) 122.4
Weight
Maximum take-off weight (kg) 83 000 - 93 500
Maximum landing weight (kg) 73 500 - 77 800
Operating empty weight (kg) 48 100
Maximum zero fuel weight (kg) 71 500
Maximum payload (kg) 23 400
Standard fuel capacity (liters) 23 700 - 29 680
Performance
Range with max payload (km) 5 000 - 5 500
Cruise speed (km/h) 840
Maximum speed (km/h)890
Maximum operating altitude (m) 11 900
Take-off field length (m)2 180
Landing field length (m) 1 580
Engines CFMI CFM56-5A/5B,
2 x 30000-33000 lb
IAE V2500-A5,
2 x 30000-33000 lb

5. Fuel efficiency (g/pass*km) 18.2
Fuel flow rate (kg/h) 3 200
Cabin Data
Passengers (1-class) 220
Passengers (2-class) 185
Cabin width (m) 3.7
Typical Cabin Configuration of Airbus A321
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Pros & Cons of Airbus Planes
By Roger Hamburg, eHow Contributor
The Airbus A320 is an extremely popular narrow-body airliner.
Airbus SAS is a European aircraft manufacturer based in France that produces small and large
commercial airliners. Founded in the 1970s, Airbus has grown to become the largest commercial aircraft
manufacturer in the world with its large and popular family of aircraft. For operators, there are pros and
cons to flying Airbus aircraft, but the pros generally outweigh the cons.
Airbus offers a full range of commercial airliners, from the small 100-seat Airbus A318 to the colossal
Airbus A380 (currently the world's largest production passenger aircraft, capable of carrying 800
people). As such, Airbus products can satisfy the needs of almost any airline. Airbus' experience building
aircraft has produced good, reliable and cost-efficient airplanes that have been extremely popular with
its customers. Its use of lightweight composite materials, fly-by-wire flight controls and advanced
cockpit technologies have made it one of the leaders in commercial airline manufacturing.
Fleet Commonality
Operators benefit greatly from buying more than one type of Airbus. This is due to Airbus' design
philosophy that focuses heavily on standardized parts, cockpit layouts and common procedures across
the entire aircraft family. This commonality results in lower maintenance and inventory costs, as well as
more efficient (and therefore less expensive) training programs. Airbuses also offer numerous benefits
to pilots. Crews qualified to fly one type of Airbus can easily transition to another type using Airbus'
differential training instead of having to take a full course.

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Acquisition and Cost
Airbus parts are manufactured by suppliers around Europe, and then assembled in France and Germany
before delivery. Airbus has also started performing final assembly of its A320 family in China, which
lowers overall cost. Airbus receives considerable subsidies from the European Union, which lowers final
cost for the buyer. However, the World Trade Organization has ruled these subsidies unfair. For buyers,
the lower cost of acquisition is a pro but Airbus' main competition, Boeing, has suffered because of it.
Airbus aircraft can be acquired for a slightly lower cost than its competitors' aircraft, while providing a
high value.
Design Philosophy
Some of Airbus' design policies have been controversial among pilots and operators. Airbus aircraft are
highly computerized and automated, which takes some of the authority away from pilots and puts the
computers in control. Airbus planes can be programmed to fly themselves almost independent of pilot
input. This has resulted in a degradation of skill for pilots who over-rely on automation, giving them a
false sense of security due to the Airbus' protection envelopes that may not always work as intended.
The crash of Air France 447 has highlighted some of these problems, including the use of faulty
instrument probes. Another trend sometimes highlighted by Airbus' opponents is an issue where under
certain circumstances, the tail may snap off resulting in a crash. Overall, however, the Airbus has had an
outstanding safety record.