Airbus A321-200

18 Dec 2025 · © Mark Petrik

Photo taken after sunset in low light conditions. The classic Turkish Airlines tulip logo is visible. Aircraft name 'CENGELKOY' is visible
beneath the cockpit windows.

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Aircraft

A321-200 A321

Turkish Airlines standard livery

TC-JTL

Registration

Airline

Turkish Airlines

THY / TK

Manufacturer

Airbus

Insights

Aviation History

The A321-200, as the largest original A320 family member, is widely used for short- and medium-haul high-capacity routes. Turkish Airlines operates a large fleet of A321s for European and regional flights.

Fleet Rarity

Common in the Turkish Airlines fleet and worldwide; A321-200 is still one of the most numerous narrow-bodies.

Record Flights

Flown on high-density European, Turkish, and Middle Eastern routes; not associated with record-breaking flights.

Safety & Events

TC-JTL itself is not known for major incidents as of 2024. A321-200s globally have had routine service histories with some high-profile go-arounds and diversions (not specific to this frame).

Future Outlook

Still flying in large numbers; as newer A321neo deliveries accelerate, some A321ceos may transition to secondary carriers or be stored in the next decade.

Specifications

CFM56-5B or IAE V2500 (exact engine not discernable from this angle)

Engine

34.10 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

220 passengers (typical one-class, 185-220 typical, max up to 244)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

CFM56-5B: 120-160 kN (varies by submodel); IAE V2500: 133-147 kN (varies)

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 compliance; varies by engine/configuration ~85-90 dB

Noise

Exact engine submodel cannot be determined from this image; other characteristics based on typical A321-200 specifications.