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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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