Airbus a320 Specifications

There are two engines in A320. Many options are available for the engine types. Either 120.1kN CFM International CFM56-5A1 turbofans or 120kN 5B4s or International Aero Engines IAE V2500-A1 engines can be used in A320. A320 has a maximum speed of 903km/h and a cruising speed of 840 km/h. A320 has a maximum range of 4843km by using CFM56 and 4874 km by using V2500-A1. The increased range by a factor of nearly 800 km was achieved by using better performance and low fuel consumption engines. A320 has marginal differences in weights while using different sets of engines. Its weight while empty is 42,220kg and maximum weight is 75,500kg. A320 has a wing span of 34.09m. A320 has a length of 37.57m and height of 11.76m. A320’s wings cover nearly 122.6msquare. A320 has a fuel capacity of 6,300 gal in the internal compartments. A320 has a two pilot flight crew. In typical two classes seating arrangement 12 passengers are seated with four in a row and 138 passengers are seated with 6 in a row. Maximum seating arrangement can accommodate 179 passengers.

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