Airbus A321

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15 Sep 2026 · © Siliconserver

A321 of Condor in eye-catching green striped 'Beach towel' special livery, seen on climb-out.

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Aircraft

A321 A321

Condor green striped livery

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Registration

Airline

Condor

CFG / DE

Manufacturer

Airbus

Gear

Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Rare Bird, Vintage Voyager, Livery Legend, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 86.0

The dramatic underside angle showcases the bold Condor livery; sharp focus and deep blue sky make this shot stand out!

Location

Aussichtspunkt West

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0216, 8.5231

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

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Aviation History

The Boeing 757-300 is the longest single-aisle twinjet ever produced and relatively rare compared to the 757-200.

Fleet Rarity

Condor operates one of the largest 757-300 fleets worldwide, but the model itself is rare with only 55 built.

Record Flights

Primarily used for medium and long-haul leisure routes in Europe and occasionally transatlantic flights.

Safety & Events

Condor 757s have not been involved in major accidents and are known for their reliable leisure service.

Future Outlook

Gradual retirement is expected as airlines transition to newer, more efficient aircraft; some 757-300s remain in service due to unique capacity and range.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56 (typical for A321ceo) or IAE V2500 (not visually distinct in this image)

Engine

34.1 m

Wingspan

44.5 m

Length

5,950 km

Range

840 km/h

Speed

185-236 passengers

Capacity

93,500 kg

MTOW

11.8 m

Height

120–147 kN (typical range for A321 engines)

Thrust

Approximates to ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (mid- to high-70s dB on approach depending on engine)

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