Aircraft Data for: Airbus A321 200

Updated: Nov. 22nd 2008

Summary

The A321 is a twin engined narrow body short to medium range airliner. It is a minimum change stretch version of the basic A320. The 321 has about 7 metres added to the fuselage, and some strengthening to cater for extra weight.

The -200 was a heavier, longer range development of the 321 fitted with uprated engines and a centre section fuel tank that enabled this version to fly transcontinental flights in the USA.

  Country of origin: Germany      First flight: 1996      No. built: 396      No. in service: 396 (approx.)     Crew: 2      Passengers: 169 - 211
 
Power 2 x CFM CFM56 (18500 - 34000 lbf) or IAE International Aero Engines V2500 (22000 - 33000 lbf) turbofan engines
 Choice of CFM56-5B3 at 32000lb thrust, or V2533-A5 at 33000lb.
 
Dimensions:
Length: 146 ft. 0 in.
Wing Span: 111 ft. 10 in.
Height: 38 ft. 10 in.
Empty Weight: 106,130 lbs.
Max. Weight: 206,100 lbs.
 Performance: 
Max. speed: 488 kts
Cruise speed: 447 kts
Ceiling: 39,000 ft.
Normal range: 2,350 nm
Max. range: 2,650 nm
 

Operator Data for: US Airways (US / AWE Callsign: USAir)

Updated: Jan. 6th 2009

Summary

US Airways is the fifth largest airline in the United States operating services with a large fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft within North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Hawaii and Europe.

  Previous Names: All American Aviation      Alliance: Star Alliance      Based in: United States      Headquarters: Tempe     
 
Statistics: Fleet Size: 373    Destinations: 232    Year Founded: 1939   
 
Major Hubs:  Charlotte/Douglas International Airport; Philadelphia International Airport; Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport;
 

Location Data for: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX / KLAX)

Updated: Nov. 17th 2008

Summary

Los Angeles is the fifth busiest airport in the world and is a major hub for United Airlines. The airport is served by direct flights to North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Oceania and The Middle East.

  Class: Civil      Operator: Los Angeles World Airports     Opened: 1930     
 
Statistics Commercial movements: 433,370 (2003)      Passengers: 61.9 million (2007)      Cargo: 1.92 million tons (2003)     
 
Location: Los Angeles,  California,    Elevation: 126 ft.
 
Runways:
Direction Length Surface Notes
24R/06L  8925 ft.  Concrete 
24L/06R  10285 ft.  Concrete 
25R/07L 12091 ft. Concrete 
25L/07R 11096 ft. Concrete 
 

Aircraft Details:
Airbus A321 200 >>>>
US Airways
 
Location:
Los Angeles, United States
 
Photo by:  Simon Willson
Date:  2010-01-16
Image ID:  96848
 

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