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Lufthansa Airbus A321-200 (D-AIST) touches down with signature new livery at a European airport.

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Lufthansa (new colors, post-2018 livery)

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Gear

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Achievements

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Photo grade

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Score: 84.0

Great profile catch; registration is clear and the light is even, but sky and background stack slightly detracts from impact.

Location

Aussichtspunkt Landebahn Nordwest

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0410, 8.5256

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Insights

Aviation History

The A321 is the largest member of the Airbus A320 family and a core aircraft for intra-European travel.

Fleet Rarity

Lufthansa operates one of the largest A321 fleets in the world.

Record Flights

A321s regularly operate short- and medium-haul flights across Europe, sometimes up to 5 hours in duration.

Safety & Events

The A321 family has had a strong safety record with few major incidents. Lufthansa\'s A321s have featured in numerous operational events, including high-density operations and strikes.

Future Outlook

Many A321ceo aircraft, like this one, are gradually being replaced by newer A321neo variants.

Specifications

CFM56-5B3/P

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

220 passengers (typical 2-class config)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

134 kN (30,000 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 (exact db varies, typical 84.4-91.5 dB on approach)

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