Airbus A321-231

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A Lufthansa Airbus A321-231 on approach, showcasing classic Lufthansa livery and landing gear deployment.

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Aircraft

A321-231 A321

Lufthansa standard livery

Airline

Lufthansa

DLH / LH

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

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Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Location

Gate

Václav Havel Airport Prague · PRG/LKPR

50.0964, 14.2607

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Václav Havel Airport Prague PRG

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Aviation History

The Airbus A321 is the largest member of the A320 family and has been widely used for short and medium haul flights since its introduction.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa operates one of the largest A321 fleets in the world, so this type is very common within European fleets.

Record Flights

Commonly operates major intra-European flights; not used for ultra-long-haul or record routes.

Safety & Events

The A321 has a strong safety record with only a few major incidents out of thousands of airframes in service.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; model continues to receive upgrades including A321neo variants.

Specifications

CFM56-5B3/P (typical for A321-231)

Engine

34.1 meters

Wingspan

44.51 meters

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

185-236 passengers

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 meters

Height

133.5 kN (per engine)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~89 dB at approach

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