Airbus A320-200

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Aircraft

A320-200 A320

British Airways standard livery

Airline

British Airways

BAW / BA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D3300 55.0-300.0 mm f/4.5-5.6

Achievements

Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Good ramp action and engine detail, but jetbridge and equipment clutter the nose; slight haze reduces clarity.

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A320 is one of the most successful and prolific short-to-medium haul jetliners in history, pioneering fly-by-wire controls in commercial aviation.

Fleet Rarity

British Airways operates one of the largest A320 fleets in Europe.

Record Flights

Used on a wide range of European and short-haul international routes; no specific record flights for this airframe type.

Safety & Events

A320 family has a generally safe record but has been involved in high-profile incidents, including the successful ditching of US Airways Flight 1549 (the \'Miracle on the Hudson\').

Future Outlook

Still in widespread active service, with gradual replacement by A320neo family.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (engine cowling style suggests CFM56)

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

37.6 meters

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

140–180 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.8 meters

Height

120–140 kN per engine

Thrust

Approaches ICAO Chapter 4 standard (~85 dB on approach, varies by variant)

Noise