Airbus A321-200

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11 Aug 2026 · © SoonerAlum93

Taking off from SFO

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Aircraft

A321-200 A321

Delta Air Lines standard livery

Airline

Delta Air Lines

DAL / DL

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro back triple camera 9mm f/2.8

Achievements

Airbus Aficionado, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 72.0

Nice side-on Delta capture; image is soft and a bit noisy, but livery is clear and composition is solid for a ramp shot.

Location

San Francisco International Airport

SFO/KSFO

37.6198, -122.3750

Open map

San Francisco International Airport SFO

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The Airbus A321 is a best-selling stretched variant of the A320 family and a workhorse on short- and medium-haul routes in the US and globally. Delta Air Lines is a major operator of the A321ceo.

Fleet Rarity

Common – Delta operates over 120 A321ceo models (as of 2024).

Record Flights

Used on some of Delta\'s longest domestic routes (including coast-to-coast in the US). Not used on ultra-long-hauls.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe, reliable model with few major incidents in Delta service.

Future Outlook

This type still seeing active service with Delta; new A321neos being delivered as well.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-5B or IAE V2533-A5 (model may vary by tail number, Delta uses both)

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

44.51 m

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h (Mach 0.78)

Speed

185-236 passengers (Delta configures for ~192-200 in two classes)

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.76 m

Height

26,500–33,000 lbf (each engine, depending on engine variant)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4, ~83–89 dB on approach (depending on configuration)

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