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Airbus A320 Neo ​

Airbus · A20N

The re-engined A320 with fuel-efficient LEAP or PW1100G engines. Rapidly replacing older A320s across most major airlines worldwide.

A RECAT D jet with 2 engines that cruises at about 454 kts. Climbs well at 3,500 fpm.

2x JetLargeRECAT DFL390 ceilingILS capable

Airbus A320 Neo

Photo: 4-RAZOR 01 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance ​

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryD (Upper medium)
Service ceiling39,000 ft (FL390)
Max climb rate3,500 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope ​

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed115 kts
Landing speed130 kts
Cruise speed~454 kts TAS
Maximum speedM0.83 (~487 kts TAS)

Runway requirements ​

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length11,544 ft / 1.90 nm / 3,519 m
Landing field length8,506 ft / 1.40 nm / 2,593 m

Equipment ​

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

Where you'll see it ​

The Airbus A320 Neo flies with Lufthansa, Air France, and British Airways among others. You'll encounter it regularly in Frankfurt, Paris, London, Sydney airspace.


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