Our Fleet |
Our fleet may be small but it is surely mighty. Our fleet of A319,A320,and A321 is a powerhouse fleet. They transport over millions of people to more than 100 destantions every year. The Airbus fleet is a gas saving, money making option for us to have in our VA.
The A320 Limiations
Performance Take-off:^ graphV2 (IAS): 145 kts Distance: 2190 m WTC: M MTOW: 73900 kg Intial climb (to 5000ft):^ graphIAS: 175 kts ROC: 2500 ft/min Climb (to FL150):^ graphIAS: 290 kts ROC: 2000 ft/min Climb (to FL240):^ graphIAS: 290 kts ROC: 1400 ft/min MACH climb:^ graphIAS: 0.78 ROC: 1000 ft/min Cruise:^ graphTAS: 450 kt MACH: 0.79 Ceiling: FL 410 Range: 2700 NM Initial Descent (to FL240):^ graphMACH: 0.78 ROD: 1000 ft/min Descent (to FL100):^ graphIAS: 290 kt ROD: 3500 ft/min Approach:^ graphIAS: 250 kt MCS: 210 kt ROD: 1500 ft/min Landing:^ graphVat(IAS): 137 kt APC: C Distance: 1440 m Performance similarity: Recognition:^ topWing position: Low wing Engine Position: Underwing mounted Tail Configuration: Regular tail, mid set Landing Gear: Tricycle retractable Recognition similarity:ICAO Code: A319 Notes: The A-320 has longer fuselage. ICAO Code: A321 Notes: The A-320 has shorter fuselage Technical:^ topWing span: 34.1 Length: 37.57 Height: 11.76 Power plant: 2 x 111kN CFM56-5A1 or 2 x 118kN CFM56-5A3 or 2 x 125kN IAE V2500 turbofans. Supplementary:^ topIATA: 320 / 32S Accomodation: Flightcrew of two and typical 150 passengers in two classes, up to 180 in a one class layout. Notes: Short to medium range single aisle airliner. In service since 1988. First airliner with a fly-by-wire-system with side stick controlling and an EFIS-cockpit. Total of 2532 aircraft ordered, 1563 delivered, 1542 in operation. There are total of 3469 aircraft from A320 family in operation (including 318/319/320/321 - May 2008). Alternative names:A320 AIRBUS A-320 |