Airbus A321-231

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31 Mar 2026 · © Judge Dredd

Jetstar Airbus A321-231 (VH-VWW) taxiing in signature silver and orange livery.

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Aircraft

A321-231 A321

Jetstar standard livery

VH-VWW

Registration

Airline

Jetstar Airways

JST / JQ

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XF 16-80mm f/4 R OIS WR

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

2 badges earned

Location

Shep’s Mound

Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport · SYD/YSSY

-33.9461, 151.1770

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Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport SYD

Airport

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Aviation History

The A321 is the largest member of the original Airbus A320 family; widely used for high-density short-haul and medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

Common in Jetstar fleet; the A321 is a staple in many low-cost and legacy carrier fleets worldwide.

Record Flights

No specific long-haul records but commonly used for transcontinental routes in Australia and Asia.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable aircraft type in global service.

Future Outlook

Still flying; active in commercial service. Older A321ceos are gradually being supplemented by A321neo variants.

Specifications

IAE V2533-A5

Engine

34.10 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

220 passengers (high-density configuration)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

33,000 lbf (147 kN) per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 requirements (~85-95 dB, varies by takeoff/landing phase)

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