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Discover Airlines Airbus A320 D-AIWH on short final, showing off its modern livery and signature Airbus sharklets.

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Aircraft

Discover Airlines (Lufthansa Group)

Airline

Discover Airlines

Manufacturer

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

3 badges earned

Photo grade

B

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Smooth A320 profile, readable reg, but harsh mid-day light and slightly noisy sky hold it back.

Location

Aussichtspunkt West

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0216, 8.5231

Open map

Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A320 is the first commercial airliner with a fully digital fly-by-wire control system, revolutionizing aircraft design and piloting.

Fleet Rarity

One of several A320s in the Discover Airlines fleet, regular but not rare in Europe.

Record Flights

Commonly operates European and mid-haul routes; not noted for ultra-long-haul or record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

The A320 family was involved in the first ever ditching on the Hudson (US Airways Flight 1549), but not specifically this airframe or airline.

Future Outlook

Active service as of 2024.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

120 kN (per engine)

Thrust

approximately 82 dB, ICAO Chapter 4

Noise