Airbus A320-200

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Lufthansa Airbus A320-200 (D-AIWA) catching some air as it rotates at a major European airport, showcasing modern blended winglets.

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Aircraft

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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

Achievements

Runway Royalty, Golden Hour Glory, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 83.0

Nice clean Lufthansa side-profile with sharp registration, though the background poles clutter the scene a bit.

Location

Aussichtspunkt West

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0216, 8.5231

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A320 is one of the world’s most widely used narrow-body jets, pioneering digital fly-by-wire controls in commercial aviation.

Fleet Rarity

Not rare; Lufthansa operates one of the largest A320-200 fleets in the world.

Record Flights

Extensively used on dense short-haul and mid-haul routes throughout Europe and globally.

Safety & Events

The A320 family has been involved in notable aviation history, including the first successful water ditching by US Airways Flight 1549.

Future Outlook

Still flying, expected to remain in passenger service and slowly phased out as A320neo deliveries increase.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (specific engine not clearly visible, both possible for A320-200s in Lufthansa fleet)

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

37.57 meters

Length

6,150 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

150–180 passengers

Capacity

78,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

CFM56: 98–120 kN (22,000–27,000 lbf), IAE V2500: 98–147 kN (22,000–33,000 lbf)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, typical approach noise 82–85 dB

Noise