Airbus A320

Milan 🇿🇦

1h ago · © Milan Kloek Photography

A rare formation flight featuring an Airbus A320 in Europcar special livery and four military jet trainers.

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Aircraft

A320 A320

Europcar special livery

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

NIKON CORPORATION NIKON Z 50 150.0-600.0 mm f/5.0-6.3

Achievements

Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

Fantastic formation with a vibrant airliner livery, but the image is a little soft—crisper focus would elevate it.

Location

Waterkloof Air Force Base

WKF/FAWK

-25.8300, 28.2225

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Waterkloof Air Force Base WKF

Airport

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Aviation History

The A320 is one of the most popular and successful narrowbody jets in aviation history, notable for introducing fly-by-wire to commercial jets.

Fleet Rarity

Very common—over 5,000 active units worldwide.

Record Flights

Not known for record-breaking flights, but among the world’s busiest types for short- and medium-haul.

Safety & Events

A320s have a long service record, including the famous \'Miracle on the Hudson\' ditching.

Future Outlook

Still in widespread production and service.

Specifications

CFM56 or IAE V2500 (not clearly visible which variant)

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

98–120 kN per engine (varies by engine version)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-94 dB sideline, varies by engine/config)

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