Airbus A321 Neo
Airbus · A21N
Stretched neo variant that seats up to 244 passengers. IndiGo, Wizz Air, and JetBlue fly it heavily. Popular for its range and capacity.
Large-category jet with 2 engines. Cruises at about 447 kts. Climbs well at 3,500 fpm. Requires about 14.6k ft of field length for takeoff.
2x JetLargeRECAT DFL430 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Jet |
| Weight class | Large (L) |
| RECAT-EU category | D (Upper medium) |
| Service ceiling | 43,000 ft (FL430) |
| Max climb rate | 3,500 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 3,000 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 120 kts |
| Landing speed | 135 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~447 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | M0.83 (~488 kts TAS) |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 14,582 ft / 2.40 nm / 4,445 m |
| Landing field length | 9,114 ft / 1.50 nm / 2,778 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 7 |
Where you'll see it
The Airbus A321 Neo flies with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and United Airlines among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, Frankfurt, Paris, London airspace.