Airbus A321
Airbus · A321
The stretched A320 that keeps getting longer. American Airlines operates a large fleet. The XLR variant is designed for transatlantic routes.
A twin-engine jet in the large category that cruises at about 447 kts. Requires about 14.6k ft of field length for takeoff.
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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 | 2,500 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 flies with American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, and Lufthansa among others. You'll encounter it regularly in New York, Frankfurt, London, Toronto airspace.