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17 Apr 2026 · © Siliconserver

Lufthansa Airbus A321-100 (D-AIRK) in classic white and blue livery taxiing at a major European airport.

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Kiwi Aviation · 18 Apr 2026

Nice one!

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Lufthansa Standard

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Gear

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Achievements

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Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Insights

Aviation History

The A321-100 is the smallest A321 variant and was the largest member of the original A320 family, introduced in the mid-1990s. D-AIRK is part of the Lufthansa fleet and represents a classic workhorse for intra-European flights.

Fleet Rarity

The A321-100 is relatively rare compared to the later -200 model; only about 90 were produced.

Record Flights

Commonly used for medium-haul European flights, not typically used for record-breaking distances.

Safety & Events

No major incidents are widely known for this registration. The A321-100 is known for reliability.

Future Outlook

Many A321-100s are being gradually retired or replaced by newer A321neo variants.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-5B

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

2,300 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

220 passengers

Capacity

83,000 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

2 x 133.4 kN

Thrust

Approximated 85-95 dB (ICAO Chapter 4 compliant)

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