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Airbus A318

Airbus · A318

The smallest A320 family member. British Airways once flew it on the London City to JFK route using steep approach procedures.

A RECAT D jet with 2 engines. Cruises around 470 kts. Has a wide speed range from 110 to 484 kts.

2x JetLargeRECAT DFL390 ceilingILS capable

Performance

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

Speed envelope

ParameterValue
Minimum speed110 kts
Landing speed120 kts
Cruise speed470 kts
Maximum speed484 kts (M0.82)

Runway requirements

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

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length10,329 ft (1.70 nm)
Landing field length8,506 ft (1.40 nm)

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3
LAHSO category7

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