Airbus A320-232

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01 Apr 2026 · © Unknown

British Airways A320-200 (red nose)

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Katl_spotter13 · 01 Apr 2026

Incredible!

Maulin_Agrawal · 01 Apr 2026

Awesome! ✈️

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Aircraft

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Nikon D3300 55-300mm

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Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

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Aviation History

The A320 is the world’s first airliner with a full fly-by-wire system and standard side-stick controls; one of the most successful narrow-body jets.

Fleet Rarity

Extremely common; over 5,000 active globally. Mainstay of British Airways\' short/medium-haul European fleet.

Record Flights

Widely used for high-frequency European and some transcontinental routes; not typically used for unusual record flights.

Safety & Events

The A320 family has a major place in commercial aviation; the type has had generally high safety and reliability with some notable incidents (not this particular registration).

Future Outlook

Still flying; Airbus A320ceo expected to remain in service until at least the late 2030s as A320neo family gradually replaces it.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

37.6 meters

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 meters

Height

120 kN (each engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, ~85 dB at takeoff

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