Airbus A321-200

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01 Sep 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

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Aircraft

A321-200 A321

American Airlines (standard livery)

Airline

American Airlines

AAL / AA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 76.0

Great blue sky and clear aircraft; distance causes some softness and small details are hard to read.

Location

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

PHX/KPHX

33.4353, -112.0060

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Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A321 is the largest member of the Airbus A320 family, a major workhorse for both US domestic and international medium-haul routes.

Fleet Rarity

A common aircraft in US skies, especially for American Airlines, which is the largest operator of the A321.

Record Flights

Typical US coast-to-coast and transcontinental flights; not known for record-breaking but a leader in capacity efficiency for short/medium-haul.

Safety & Events

American Airlines operates one of the world\'s largest A321 fleets, mostly incident-free; a reliable workhorse for high-density markets.

Future Outlook

Active, with continued heavy usage expected into the 2030s.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (variant dependent, can\'t be determined from this angle/resolution)

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

44.5 m

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

185–236 passengers

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

120–147 kN (varies by engine/variant)

Thrust

77–83 dB (ICAO Chapter 4/14 compliant)

Noise