Airbus A320-214

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Aeroflot Airbus A320-214 (VP-BKX) taxiing past a SWISS A320 at a European airport.

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Aircraft

A320-214 A320

Aeroflot standard livery

VP-BKX

Registration

Airline

Aeroflot

AFL / SU

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

SONY ILCE-6000 FE 70-200mm F4 G OSS

Achievements

Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 89.0

Crisp A320 profile shot; sharp reg, excellent exposure, but busy ramp and the Swiss tail just overlaps the nose.

Location

Zürich Airport

ZRH/LSZH

47.4581, 8.5481

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Zürich Airport ZRH

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The A320 is a revolutionary narrow-body airliner, the first with a fully digital fly-by-wire control system. This frame operated by Aeroflot, Russia\'s flag carrier.

Fleet Rarity

Aeroflot operated a fleet of dozens of A320s prior to 2022, making it a common sight in Europe and Russia.

Record Flights

The A320 family routinely operates flights up to around 6,000 km, commonly serving intra-European and trans-continental sectors.

Future Outlook

Likely in service at time of photo; many Aeroflot A320s have become less common internationally post-2022 due to sanctions.

Specifications

CFM56-5B4/3

Engine

34.10 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,100 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

180 passengers (typical 2-class)

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

120 kN (CFM56-5B4/3) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~84 dB approach

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