Airbus A320-200

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Delta Air Lines Airbus A320 at the gate, seen from a neighboring aircraft's window at dusk.

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Aircraft

A320-200 A320

Delta Air Lines standard livery

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Airbus

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Aviation History

Workhorse of the short- to medium-haul fleets, especially in the United States for Delta since late 1980s/early 90s; transitioned Delta\'s classic and mainline fleet toward modern Airbus types.

Fleet Rarity

Delta operates one of the largest A320 family fleets in the US; the type is not rare in their fleet.

Record Flights

A320 family operates short- to medium-haul routes; occasionally used by Delta on transcon US flights.

Safety & Events

A320s overall have been involved in several notable events (e.g., US Airways 1549 \'Miracle on the Hudson\'). No specific incident known for this aircraft in the image.

Future Outlook

Still actively flying, widely used by Delta; older airframes may be gradually replaced by A220s or newer neos.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (not visible)

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.6 m

Length

6,100 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

150-180 passengers (typical 2-class config)

Capacity

78,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

110–120 kN per engine (generic, varies by engine model)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 compliance (typical: 85–90 dB at takeoff)

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