Airbus A321

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A close-up ramp view of an American Airlines Airbus A321, with a regional American Eagle jet taxiing in the background.

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Aircraft

A321 A321

American Airlines

Airline

American Airlines

AAL / AA

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple iPhone 16 Plus back dual wide camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 78.0

Bold perspective along the American fuselage pops, though the ground cart at lower right distracts. Nice natural light and cloud detail.

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A321 is the largest member of the A320 family and is widely used for short- and medium-haul routes, especially in the US by carriers like American.

Fleet Rarity

Very common in service, especially with American Airlines, which is one of the largest A321 operators.

Record Flights

Regularly flies coast-to-coast routes in the US; no major record flights for this sub-type.

Safety & Events

A321s have been involved in a handful of birdstrikes and runway excursions, but overall an excellent safety record.

Future Outlook

Still in active production and service; American continues to operate a large fleet.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56 or IAE V2500 (cannot confirm from photo alone)

Engine

35.8 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

5,950 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

185-236 passengers (typical single-class configuration)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

120–147 kN (type dependent, per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-93 dB sideline, varies by engine)

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