Airbus · A321 · IATA 321
Airbus A321 specs, size & range
The Airbus A321 (ICAO code A321, IATA 321) is a landplane with 2 jet engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is 44.5 m long, a 34.1 m wingspan and a maximum take-off weight of 89,000 kg.
A321 specifications
- Fuselage width
- 3.95 m
- Fuselage height
- 3.95 m
- Max landing weight
- 77,300 kg (170,417 lb)
- Max zero-fuel weight
- 73,300 kg
- Max ramp weight
- 89,400 kg
Models & engines
| Model | Engines | Certified |
|---|---|---|
| A321-131 | IAE V2530-A5 | 17 Dec 1993 |
| A321-112 | CFM International CFM56-5B2 / CFM56-5B2/P | 15 Feb 1995 |
| A320-111 | CFM International CFM56-5B1 / CFM56-5B1/P / CFM56-5B1/2P | 27 May 1995 |
| A321-211 | CFM International CFM56-5B3 / CFM56-5B3/P / CFM56-5B3/2P | 20 Mar 1997 |
| A321-231 | IAE V2533-A5 | 20 Mar 1997 |
| A321-212 | CFM International CFM56-5B1 / CFM56-5B1/P / CFM56-5B1/2P | 31 Aug 2001 |
| A321-213 | CFM International CFM56-5B2 / CFM56-5B2/P | 31 Aug 2001 |
| A321-232 | IAE V2530-A5 | 31 Aug 2001 |
The Airbus A321 is a landplane with 2 jet engines built by Airbus. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code A321, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code 321. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.
A321 size and dimensions
The A321 is 44.51 m (146.0 ft) long, has a wingspan of 34.10 m and stands 11.76 m tall. That makes it the #32 longest of 67 airliners & big jets in our database — longer than 51% of them. Its fuselage is 3.95 m wide, the width of a single-aisle cabin with six seats per row.
A321 weight and fuel
The maximum take-off weight is 89,000 kg (196,211 lb) and it may land at up to 77,300 kg — 87% of take-off weight, so after a short flight it has to burn off fuel before landing at full weight. Among airliners & big jets it ranks #37 of 69 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 73,300 kg, leaving up to 15,700 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight.
A321 speed and range
On final approach it flies at around 140 knots (259 km/h).
A321 models and engines
Our database lists 8 certified models of the A321: A321-131, A321-112, A320-111, A321-211, A321-231, A321-212 and 2 more. The first was certified in December 1993, the latest in August 2001. Engines come from IAE and CFM International, so operators can choose the powerplant.
Aircraft similar to the A321
Comparable airliners & big jets include Tupolev Tu-154, Yakovlev Yak-28, Lockheed Martin X-55 ACCA and Embraer E170.
Frequently asked questions
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