Airbus A320-200

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Fastjet flight (FN8501) from Victoria Falls (VFA) to Johannesburg (JNB)

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Aircraft

A320-200 A320

fastjet standard livery with special decorated tail

ZS-GAC

Registration

Airline

fastjet

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max back triple camera 2.22mm f/2.2

Achievements

Livery Legend, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 81.0

Crisp shot with vivid color and clear livery; boarding steps and people add context but obscure some of the aircraft.

Location

Parking Position

Victoria Falls International Airport · VFA/FVFA

-18.0974, 25.8369

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Victoria Falls International Airport VFA

Airport

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Aviation History

The Airbus A320 pioneered digital fly-by-wire controls in commercial aviation and is one of the most successful narrow-body airliners globally.

Fleet Rarity

The A320 is among the world\'s most common airliners, but fastjet operates a small fleet, making it less common in this livery.

Record Flights

Has operated major intra-African, European, and trans-continental high-frequency routes.

Safety & Events

The A320 series has a strong safety record with some notable non-fatal incidents that advanced fly-by-wire system understanding.

Future Outlook

Most A320-200s remain in active commercial service, including with African low-cost carriers like fastjet.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (A320 typical; exact model not visible)

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

37.57 m

Length

6,100 km

Range

828 km/h

Speed

150-186 passengers

Capacity

77,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

CFM56-5B: 111–120 kN or IAE V2500: 104–147 kN

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 3/4 compliant, ~89-90 dB on approach

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