Aircraft Data for: Airbus A320 200

Updated: Nov. 22nd 2008

Summary

The A320 is a twin engine short to medium range airliner. It was the first narrow body airliner produced by Airbus and first to use a fly-by-wire control system, with electronic cockpit and side-stick controller. Developed into a family of airliners.

The -200 was the definitive production version of the A320, with better range/payload performance compared to the series 100. Weights and engine thrusts were all increased.

  Country of origin: France      First flight: 1987      No. built: 1993      No. in service: 1980 (approx.)     Crew: 2      Passengers: 150 - 179
 
Power 2 x CFM CFM56 (18500 - 34000 lbf) or IAE International Aero Engines V2500 (22000 - 33000 lbf) turbofan engines
 Typical engine choices would be the CFM56-5B4 at 27000lb thrust or the V2500-A5 at 26500lb.
 
Dimensions:
Length: 123 ft. 3 in.
Wing Span: 111 ft. 10 in.
Height: 38 ft. 10 in.
Empty Weight: 92,980 lbs.
Max. Weight: 169,755 lbs.
 Performance: 
Max. speed: 487 kts
Cruise speed: 454 kts
Ceiling: 40,000 ft.
Normal range: 2,615 nm
Max. range: 3,045 nm (Performance figures for the A320-200 with CFM56 engines.)
 

Operator Data for: Thomas Cook Airlines (MT / TCX Callsign: Kestral)

Updated: Nov. 21st 2008

Summary

Thomas Cook Airlines is a British charter airline flying to many of the main holiday resorts in Europe particularly the Mediterranean area as well as North Africa, Asia, North America and the Caribbean

  Previous Names: JMC Airlines      Based in: United Kingdom      Headquarters: Manchester     
 
Statistics: Fleet Size: 39    Destinations: 100    Year Founded: 2000   
 
Major Hubs:  Manchester International Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Birmingham Airport
 

Aircraft Details:
Airbus A320 200 >>>>
Thomas Cook Airlines
 
Location:
Corfu, Greece
 
Photo by:  Steve Morris
Date:  2009-06-01
Image ID:  87607
 
Short final for R/W 35.

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