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Airbus A400M

November 19, 2008 by Marcel van Leeuwen · Leave a Comment 

Photo: Airbus

Photo: Airbus

The A400M program is a direct result of a commonly expressed need by 8 European air forces for a new generation military airlifter. 

Airbus A400M timeline: 

  • * The Airbus A400M development started in the seventies as the Future Large Aircraft project. Request for Proposal August 1997.
  • * Memorandum of Understanding is signed June 19, 2001 at the Le Bourget Air show.
  • *
  • * On May 27, 2003, a contract was signed between Airbus Military and OCCAR (Organization Conjointe de Coopération en Matière d’Armement), representing Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Spain, Turkey, and United Kingdom for a total of 180 aircraft.
  • * The industrial program was formally launched on May 31, 2003.
  • * Start production January 2005.
  • * First Roll out: June 26, 2008
  • * First Flight December 11, 2009, and the first deliverywill be in 2012.

A400M_FF-Take-off

 

First Flight December 11, 2009

The A400M Common Standard Aircraft (CSA) is capable of performing:

  • * strategic operations (long range, large capacity, high cruise speed).
  • * tactical missions (soft-field performance, autonomous ground operation, low speed / low level operations, aerial delivery).
  • * “in-theatre” tanking operations (receiving as well as dispensing fuel).

The A400M is designed to civil certification standards complemented where appropriate by specific military requirements. The aircraft design incorporates leading state-of-the-art technology including:

  • * Fly-by-wire Flight Control System with side stick controllers.
  • * Flight envelope protection system, already proven in Airbus commercial aircraft.
  • * Advanced structural design incorporating extensive use of composite materials.
  • * High performance turboprop engines, allowing operation in civil air traffic control environment.
  • * High flotation landing gear, allowing operation from short, unpaved airfields.

The Airbus A400M will play an essential role in enhancing Europe’s airlift capabilities, whilst enabling the establishment of common support, training and operational procedures and greater interoperability in multi-national humanitarian and peace-keeping missions. 

Air-to-Air Refueling: 

The A400M is also quickly convertible into a tactical tanker. The flight envelope of the A400M allows it to refuel a wide range of aircraft and helicopters, at the altitudes appropriate to their missions.

  • * A two-point trailing drogue system can be installed within two hours by fitting two standard air-to-air refueling pods (optional) to the multi-role attachment points on the wings. Each pod provides a fuel flow of up to 1200kg/min.
  • * A centre-line pallet-mounted hose drum unit can be fitted in the rear cargo bay. It provides a fuel flow of 1800kg/min. 
Developing nation: European Nations.
Manufacturer/designer:  Airbus Military.
Production line: Sevilla, Spain
Type aircraft: Military transporter.
First flight: December 11, 2009
First delivery: 2012
  Airbus A400M
Cockpit crew: 2 pilots, 1 loadmaster
Troops: 120
Cabin length: 17,71 m.
Cabin diameter: 4,00 m.
Cabin height: 3,85 m.
Ramp length: 5,40 m.
Cargo volume: 356 m³.
Wing span: 42,4 m
Wing area: 221,5 m².
Fuselage length: 43,8 m.
Fuselage diameter: 4,10 m.
Height: 14,6 m.
Engines: - four Europrop International TP400-D6 each rated 11.000 Hp.
Propeller: Ratier FH386 eight blades 5,33 m diameter.
Weight: - empty: 70.000 Kg.- fuel:  46.700 kg.- max. payload: 37.000 Kg.
Max. take off weight: 130.000 Kg.
Max. landing weight: 114.000 Kg.
Cruise speed: mach 0,68.
Max. speed: mach 0,72.
Service ceiling: 8.840 m.
Max. ceiling: 12.190 m.
Max. range: 9.260 km.
Performance: - take-off run 940 m at max. take-off weight.- landing run 625 m at max. landing weight.

 

Airbus A400M order book:      
BelgiumChileFrance

Germany

Luxembourg

Malaysia

Spain

Turkey

United Kingdom

 7350

60

1

4

27

10

25

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Airbus A350

November 5, 2008 by R.Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 

Airbus A350

Airbus A350

The Airbus A350 (Airbus response to the Boeing 787) is based on the A330, but with substantial improvements to boost range. It offers a maximum of operational commonality with the current A330/A340 line – including Common Type Rating with the A330. 

New technologies used in the Airbus A350 are taken from other Airbus programs, mainly the A380. Airbus proven expertise in the development and application of composites and innovative new materials will be used to incorporate a high percentage of lightweight structural materials, such as Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) and aluminum-lithium alloys. For example, the A350 wing will be largely manufactured using CFRP. Furthermore, the Airbus A350 wing will deliver exceptional low and high-speed efficiency thanks to cutting-edge design and manufacturing techniques and the integration of ‘droop nose’ technology from the A380.

The Airbus A350 will further enhance Airbus’ reputation for providing the most comfortable long-range cabins in the sky, featuring solid-state lighting technology to enable maximum customization and passenger comfort, and full compatibility with the latest generation In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) systems. Cabin services will be controlled through the unique Airbus Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS). Both versions of the aircraft may be fitted with spacious crew rest facilities for up to two pilots and eight cabin crew, facilities which have already proved successful on A340-500/-600 aircraft currently in service.

Airbus A350 time-line:

  • October 2004 – further information filtering through indicated that Airbus is planning two A350 variants, based on the fuselage lengths of the A330-200 (250 seats) and the A330-300 (295 seats).
  • December 10, 2004 – Airbus has received approval from its shareholders, EADS and BAE Systems to begin making firm commercial offers to launch customers for two new members of its wide-body Family.
  • October 6, 2005 – Following approval by its shareholders, EADS and BAE Systems, Airbus has formally launched the new passenger long-range A350 aircraft, for which it has already received 140 firm order commitments from nine world-renowned customers.

Developing nation:

Europe

Manufacturer/designer: 

EADS – Airbus Industries.

Production line:

Toulouse – Blagnac, France.

Type aircraft:

Long-range airliner.

First flight:

mid 2008.

First delivery:

2010.

 

Airbus A350-800

Cockpit crew:

two pilots.

Passengers three class:

245.

Cabin length:

45,5 m.

Cabin diameter:

5,3 m.

Cargo volume:

114,7 m³.

LD3 Containers in belly:

26.

Standard 2.24m x 3.17m pallets:

8 + 2 LD3’s.

Wing span:

61,1 m.

Wing area:

362 m².

Wing sweep:

30 degrees.

Fuselage length:

58,8 m.

Fuselage diameter:

5,64 m.

Height:

17,4 m.

Engines:

- two General Electric GEnx 72A1 turbofans rated 311 kN.

- two Rolls-Royce Trent 1711 is expected to be offered later.

Weight:

- Max. zero-fuel weight: 170.000 Kg.

- Fuel: 139.100 liter.

- Max. payload: 35.700 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

245.000 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

182.000 Kg.

Max. speed:

Mach 0.86.

Range:

- max. range 16.300 km.

 

 

Airbus A350-900*

Passengers three class:

300.

Cabin length:

52 m.

Cargo volume:

147,2 m³.

LD3 Containers in belly:

34.

Standard 2.24m x 3.17m pallets:

11.

Fuselage length:

65,2 m.

Weight:

- Max. zero-fuel weight: 180.500 Kg.

- Fuel: 139.100 liter.

- Max. payload: 44.900 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

245.000 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

192.500 Kg.

Max. speed:

Mach 0.86.

Range:

- max. range 13.890 km.

             * Generally similar to the Airbus A350-800 except in the following particulars.

 

 

 

 

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Airbus A340-600

November 5, 2008 by R.Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 

The A340-600 fuselage is 4,61 meters longer than the 747-400.

The A340-600 fuselage is 4,61 meters longer than the 747-400.

The commercial launch for the A340-500/600 was at the 1997 Paris Airshow, the program’s industrial launch was in December that year when Virgin Atlantic ordered eight A340-600s and optioned eight. 

Compared with the A340-300, the A340-600 features a 9,07 m stretch (5,87 m ahead of the wing and 3,20 m behind). The wing is based on the A330/A340’s but is 1.6 m longer and has a tapered wingbow insert, increasing wing area and fuel capacity.

The A340-600 fuselage is 4,61 meters  longer than the 747-400. With similar payload capability and as much as twice the under floor cargo volume, the A340-600 is the new benchmark in comfort, range and operating efficiency. Latest deliveries of the A340-600 have introduced new features such as lower-deck facilities, which include galleys with a trolley lift to main deck, creating more seating capacity on the main deck. In addition, airlines have chosen to install mini suites in First Class cabins and AFIS (Airbus In Flight Information System).

Developing nation:

Europe

Manufacturer/designer: 

EADS – Airbus Industries.

Production line:

Toulouse – Blagnac, France.

Type aircraft:

Long range wide body airliner.

First flight:

April 23, 2001, F-WWTA c/n. 360.

First delivery:

August 2002 to Virgin Atlantic.

 

Airbus A340-600

Cockpit crew:

Two pilots.

Passengers two class:

- 36 business class.

- 383 economy class.

Passengers three class:

- 12 first class.

- 54 business class.

- 314 economy class.

Cabin length:

60,98 m.

Cabin diameter:

5,28 m.

Cabin height:

2,54 m.

Cargo volume:

Total load 207,6 m³.

LD3 Containers in belly:

43.

Standard 2.24m x 3.17m pallets:

in belly 14.

Wing span:

63,45 m.

Wing area:

439,4 m².

Wing sweep:

31,1  degrees.

Fuselage length:

75,30 m.

Fuselage diameter:

5,64 m.

Height:

17,3 m.

Wheelbase:

32,89 m.

Track:

10,69 m.

Engines:

- Four Rolls-Royce Trent 556 rated 249 kN.

Weight:

- Empty: 177.000 Kg.

- Max. zero-fuel weight: 251.000 Kg.

- Fuel: 204.500 liter.

- Max. payload: 55.600 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

380.000 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

265.000 Kg.

Cruise speed:

861 km/h.

Max. speed:

915 km/h.

Service ceiling:

11.887 m.

Max. range:

14.600 km.

 

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Airbus A340-500

November 5, 2008 by R.Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 

Emirates Airbus A340-541, A6-ERA in landing of London-Gatwick.

Emirates Airbus A340-541, A6-ERA in landing of London-Gatwick.

The A340-500 is stretched by only 3.19 m  compared with the A340-300,  the A340-500 offers the longest range capability of any airliner. With the entry into service at Emirates and Singapore Airlines, the A340-500 now flies the world’s longest air routes, such as Dubai to New-York, and Singapore to Los Angeles.

Developing nation:

Europe

Manufacturer/designer: 

EADS – Airbus Industries.

Production line:

Toulouse – Blagnac, France.

Type aircraft:

Long range wide body airliner.

First flight:

February 11, 2002, F-WWAI c/n.394.

First delivery:

October 23, 2003 to Emirates.

 

Airbus A340-500

Cockpit crew:

Two pilots.

Passengers two class:

- 30 business class.

- 329 economy class.

Passengers three class:

- 12 first class.

- 42 business class.

- 259 economy class.

Cabin length:

53,56 m.

Cabin diameter:

5,28 m.

Cabin height:

2,54 m.

Cargo volume:

Total load 153,9 m³.

LD3 Containers in belly:

30.

Standard 2.24m x 3.17m pallets:

in belly 10.

Wing span:

63,45 m.

Wing area:

439,4 m².

Wing sweep:

31,1 degrees.

Fuselage length:

67,90 m.

Fuselage diameter:

5,64 m.

Height:

17,1 m.

Wheelbase:

27.59 m.

Track:

10,69 m.

Engines:

- Four Rolls-Royce Trent 553 rated 236 kN.

Weight:

- Empty: 170.400 Kg.

- Max. zero-fuel weight: 232.000 Kg.

- Fuel: 222.000 liter.

- Max. payload: 30.800 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

380.000 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

246.000 Kg.

Cruise speed:

861 km/h.

Max. speed:

915 km/h.

Service ceiling:

11.887 m.

Max. range:

16.700 km.

 

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Airbus A340-300

November 5, 2008 by R.Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 

Cathay Pacific Airbus A340-313X, B-HXJ in take-of from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport.

Cathay Pacific Airbus A340-313X, B-HXJ in take-of from Schiphol Amsterdam Airport.

The A340 shares the same flight deck including side stick controllers and EFIS, plus fly-by-wire, basic airframe, systems, fuselage and wing with the A330 (the flight deck is also common to the A320 series). Benefiting from the latest innovations introduced on the A340-500 and A340-600, the A340-300 now also features an enhanced new interior styling with new LED lighting and LCD screens in the cockpit.

The new CFM-56-5C/P engine gives the A340-300 Enhanced improved fuel efficiency and lower engine maintenance costs.

The A340-300 flies 295 passengers in a typical three-class cabin layout over 13.700 km range.

Developing nation:

Europe

Manufacturer/designer: 

EADS – Airbus Industries.

Production line:

Toulouse – Blagnac, France.

Type aircraft:

Long range wide body airliner.

First flight:

October 25, 1991 F-WWAI c/n.001.

First delivery:

March 1993 to Lufthansa and Air France.

 

Airbus A340-300

Cockpit crew:

Two pilots.

Passengers two class:

- 30 business class.

- 305 economy class.

Passengers three class:

- 12 first class.

- 42 business class.

- 241 economy class.

Cabin length:

50,35 m.

Cabin diameter:

5,28 m.

Cabin height:

2,54 m.

Cargo volume:

Total load 162,8 m³.

LD3 Containers in belly:

32.

Standard 2.24m x 3.17m pallets:

in belly 11.

Wing span:

60,30 m.

Wing area:

361,6 m².

Wing sweep:

30 degrees.

Fuselage length:

63,60 m.

Fuselage diameter:

5,64 m.

Height:

16,7 m.

Wheelbase:

25,60 m.

Track:

10,69 m.

Engines:

- Four CFM International CFM56-5C2 rated 138.78 kN.

- Four CFM International CFM56-5C3 rated 144.57 kN.

- Four CFM International CFM56-5C4 rated 151.25 kN.

- Four CFM International CFM56-5C4P rated 149.9 kN.

Weight:

- Empty: 129.275 Kg.

- Max. zero-fuel weight: 181.000 Kg.

- Fuel: 140.640 liter.

- Max. payload: 43.500 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

276.500 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

192.000 Kg.

Cruise speed:

861 km/h.

Max. speed:

915 km/h.

Service ceiling:

11.887 m.

Max. range:

13.700 km.

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Airbus A340-200

November 5, 2008 by R.Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 

 

Prototype of the Airbus A340 Family F-WWBA

Prototype of the Airbus A340 Family F-WWBA

Launched in 1987 as part of the initial A330/340 program, the A340-200 flew further than any other commercial airliner for over a decade. It allowed airlines to open non-stop routes such as Paris-Taipei, and Manila-London, distant cities previously served with stopping services. With the further development of the range capability of the larger A340-300 and the ultra long range A340-500. The concept of the A330/A340 Family is unique – a single basic airframe in several versions with two or four engines to achieve the optimum balance of the operating variables of size, range and economics for the airline.

Developing nation:

Europe

Manufacturer/designer: 

EADS – Airbus Industries.

Production line:

Toulouse – Blagnac, France.

Type aircraft:

Long range wide body airliner.

First flight:

April 1, 1992, F-WWBA c/n.004.

First delivery:

January 29, 1993 to Lufthansa.

 

Airbus A340-200

Cockpit crew:

Two pilots.

Passengers two class:

- 30 business class.

- 270 economy class.

Passengers three class:

- 12 first class.

- 36 business class.

- 213 economy class.

Cabin length:

46,06 m.

Cabin diameter:

5,28 m.

Cabin height:

2,54 m.

Cargo volume:

Total load 100 m³.

LD3 Containers in belly:

18.

Standard 2.24m x 3.17m pallets:

in belly 6.

Wing span:

60,30 m.

Wing area:

361,6 m².

Wing sweep:

30 degrees.

Fuselage length:

59,39 m.

Fuselage diameter:

5,64 m.

Height:

16,7 m.

Wheelbase:

23,24 m.

Track:

10,69 m.

Engines:

- Four CFM International CFM56-5C2 rated 138.78 kN.

- Four CFM International CFM56-5C3 rated 144.57 kN.

- Four CFM International CFM56-5C4 rated 151.25 kN.

Weight:

- Empty: 129.000 Kg.

- Max. zero-fuel weight: 173.000 Kg.

- Fuel: 155.040 liter.

- Max. payload: 30.800 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

275.000 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

185.000 Kg.

Cruise speed:

861 km/h.

Max. speed:

915 km/h.

Service ceiling:

11.887 m.

Max. range:

14.800 km.

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Airbus A330

November 5, 2008 by R.Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 

MEA- Middle East Airlines, Airbus A330-243, F-OMEA
MEA- Middle East Airlines, Airbus A330-243, F-OMEA

The Airbus A330 is closely related to the four engines long range A340 with which it shares near identical systems, airframe, flightdeck and wings, the only major difference being the twin (versus four) engine configuration. Differences from the A340 aside from the number of engines are slight changes to the wing and internal systems, including fuel tankage.

 

 

 

 

Airbus A330-300

The Airbus A330-300 is the basic model of the A330 family. The programme started in June 1987 and the first aircraft (F-WWKA) took off on November 2, 1992. During the test flight program in June 1994, an A330-300 crashed close to the Toulouse-Blagnac airport, when the pilots simulated an engine failure. Three crewmembers and four observators died.

First prototype A330-300

First prototype A330-300

 

 

 

 

Airbus A330-200

The Airbus A330-200 is the long range, shortened development of the standard A330-300, the only major difference being the fuselage length. Because of its decreased length the A330-200 features enlarged horizontal and vertical tail services. The first A330-200 is powered by General Electric CF6-80E1-engines, but the Pratt & Whitney powered variant was flown in December 1997, and the Rolls-Royce engined version flew June 24, 1998.

Airbus A330-200MRTT  (Multi-Role Tanker and Transport)

 One of the greatest attributes of the A330 as a tanker aircraft is its massive internal fuel capacity, the 111.000 kg / 122 tons of fuel is held in the wings which leaves the lower deck available for cargo. With underfloor tanks the fuel capacity can be further increased while retaining main deck cargo capacity or seating for strategic transport. The A330-200MRTT can be fitted with a variety of refueling options, from a new air refueling boom system developed by EADS or two wing pods, to a combination of wing pods and a centre fuselage refueling unit (hose and drogue) and/or boom system The Airbus A330-200MRTT is on order by Australia (RAAF) 5, and selected by the UK (RAF).

Korean Air, A330-223, HL7552

Korean Air, A330-223, HL7552

 

Developing nation:

Europe

Manufacturer/designer: 

EADS – Airbus Industrie.

Production line:

Toulouse – Blagnac, France.

 

 

Type aircraft:

- A330-200 Long range widebody airliner.

- A330-300 Large capacity medium to long range airliner.

 

 

First flight:

- A330-300 November 2, 1992 (c/n.012) F-WWKA.

- A330-200 August 13, 1997 (c/n.181) F-WWKA.

First delivery:

- A330-300 December 30, 1993 to Air Inter.

- A330-200 April 30, 1998 to Canada 3000.

 

Airbus A330-200

Cockpit crew:

Two pilots.

Passengers two class:

- 30 business class.

- 263 economy class.

Passengers three class:

- 12 first class.

- 36 business class.

- 205 economy class.

Cabin length:

45,00 m.

Cabin diameter:

5,28 m.

Cabin height:

2,54 m.

Cargo volume:

- Under floor 136 m³.

LD3 Containers in belly:

26.

Standard 2.24m x 3.17m pallets:

- in belly 8 with 2 LD3 Containers.

Wing span:

60,30 m with winglets.

Wing area:

361,60 m².

Wing sweep:

30 degrees.

Fuselage length:

59,00 m.

Fuselage diameter:

5,64 m.

Height:

17,40 m.

Wheelbase:

22,20 m.

Track:

10,69 m.

Engines:

- Two General Electric CF6-80E1A4 rated 297.44 kN.

- Two Pratt & Whitney PW4168 rated 302.5 kN.

- Two Pratt & Whitney PW4174 rated ? kN.

- Two Rolls-Royce Trent 772 rated 315.9 kN.

Weight:

- Empty: 120.520 Kg.

- Max. zero-fuel weight:170.070 Kg.

- Fuel: 139.090 liter.

- Max. payload: 48.988 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

239.950 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

181.982 Kg.

Cruise speed:

860 km/h.

Max. speed:

880 km/h.

Service ceiling:

11.887 m.

Max. ceiling:

12.497 m.

Max. range:

13.057 km.

 

 

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Airbus A321

November 5, 2008 by R.Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 

Airbus A321 prototype F-WWIB

Airbus A321 prototype F-WWIB

The A321 is the largest member of the A320 Family. The A321 program was launched in November 1989 and the first development aircraft first flew on March 11,1993.

The basic A321-100 features a reduction in range compared to the A320, an extra fuel tank was not added to the initial design to compensate for the extra weight. Airbus launched the longer range, heavier A321-200 development in 1995 which has a full pax transcontinental US range.

Developing nation:

Europe

Manufacturer/designer: 

EADS – Airbus Industries.

Production line:

Hamburg – Finkenwerder, Germany.

Type aircraft:

Short to medium range narrow body airliner.

First flight:

March 11, 1993. F-WWIA.

First delivery:

January 27, 1994 to Lufthansa, D-AIRA.

 

Airbus A321-100

Cockpit crew:

Two pilots.

Passengers single class:

199.

Passengers two class:

- 16 business class.

- 169 economy class.

Cabin length:

34,44 m.

Cabin diameter:

3,70 m.

Cabin height:

2,22 m.

Cargo volume:

- Under floor 51,76 m³.

LD3 Containers in belly:

10.

Wing span:

34,09 m.

Wing area:

122,6 m².

Wing sweep:

25 degrees.

Fuselage length:

44,51 m.

Fuselage diameter:

3,96 m.

Height:

11,76 m.

Wheelbase:

16,92 m.

Track:

7,59 m.

Engines:

- Two CFM International CFM56-5B1 rated 133.45 kN.

- Two CFM International CFM56-5B2 rated 137.9 kN.

- Two International Aero Engines V2530-A5 rated 133.4 kN.

Weight:

- Empty: 46.739 Kg.

- Max. zero-fuel weight: 69.500 Kg.

- Fuel: 18.806 Kg.

- Max. payload: 22.798 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

83.461 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

73.482 Kg.

Cruise speed:

833 km/h.

Max. speed:

898 km/h.

Service ceiling:

11.278 m.

Max. range:

4.260 km.

 

 

Airbus A321-200*

Engines:

- Two CFM International CFM56-5B3 rated 142.35 kN.

- Two International Aero Engines V2533-A5 rated 140.56 kN.

Weight:

- Empty: 48.140 Kg.

- Max. zero-fuel weight: 73.800 Kg.

- Fuel: 20.865 Kg.

- Max. payload: 25.199 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

93.396 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

78.790 Kg.

Max. range:

5.556 km.

                     * Generally similar to the Airbus A321-100 except in the following particulars.

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Airbus A320

November 5, 2008 by R.Vogelaar · Leave a Comment 

Prototype of the Airbus A320 family F-WWAI at Paris-Le Bourget.

Prototype of the Airbus A320 family F-WWAI at Paris-Le Bourget.

The Airbus A320 is the basis for a whole family of airliners, now including the A318, A319 and A321. 

The A320 was the first narrow body airliner from Airbus. It was designed with a maximum of new technology incorporated, like

  • Fly-by wire control system, first in subsonic airliners.
  • Extensive use of composite materials.
  • Two-crew cockpit with side stick controllers.

The Airbus A320 program was launched on March 23, 1984. Four aircraft were involved in the flight test program. The first made its maiden flight on February 22, 1987 from Toulouse. Certification of the Airbus A320-100 was achieved on  February, 26 1988. Deliveries commenced on March 26, 1988, to Air France. British Airways followed on March 31st .
The A320-200, which is now the standard version, was certified on November 8, 1988. The US FAA approved both variants on December 15, 1988. The V2500 power plant option was first flight tested on July 28, 1988, and this engine was approved on the A320 on April 20, 1989. Deliveries began in May 1989 to Adria Airways. The 500th A320 was handed over on January 20,  1995, to United Airlines.

The stretched A321 and shortened A319 and A318 are described separately. All four share a common pilot type rating.

A320, EC-JAB, Vueling Airways

A320, EC-JAB, Vueling Airways

Developing nation:

Europe

Manufacturer/designer: 

EADS – Airbus Industries.

Production line:

Toulouse – Blagnac, France.

Type aircraft:

Short to medium range airliner.

First flight:

February 22, 1987. F-WWAI.

First delivery:

March 26, 1988, to Air France.

 

Airbus A320-200

Cockpit crew:

Two pilots and a flight engineer.

Passengers single class:

164.

Passengers two class:

- 12 business class.

- 138 economy class.

Cabin length:

27,50 m.

Cabin diameter:

3,70 m.

Cabin height:

2,22 m.

Cargo volume:

- Under floor 37,42 m³.

LD3 Containers in belly:

7.

Wing span:

34,09 m.

Wing area:

122,6 m².

Wing sweep:

25 degrees.

Fuselage length:

37,57 m.

Fuselage diameter:

3,96 m.

Height:

11,76 m.

Wheelbase:

12,65 m.

Track:

7,59 m.

Engines:

- Two CFM International CFM56-5A1 rated 111.2 kN.

-Two CFM International CFM56-5A3 rated 117.88 kN.

- Two CFM International CFM56-5B4 rated 117.9 kN.

-Two International Aero Engines V2500-A1 rated 111.2 kN.

- Two International Aero Engines V2527-A5 rated 117.9 kN.

Weight:

- Empty: 42.200 Kg.

- max. zero-fuel weight: 62.605 Kg.

- Fuel: 18.806 Kg.

- Max. payload: 19.093 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

77.020 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

65.999 Kg.

Cruise speed:

833 km/h.

Max. speed:

926 km/h.

Max. ceiling:

11.887 m.

Max. range:

6.797 km.


 

13 Aircraft written-off by accidents:

  • June 26, 1988.    F-GFKC    Airbus A320-111    Air France    an Airshow at Mulhouse-Habsheim, France the A320 flew at low speed, gear down at 100 feet and reducing to reach maximum possible angle of attack. The plane sank slowly into the forest and a fire broke out.    3 fatalities / 136 on board.

  • February 19, 1990.    VT-EPN    Airbus A320-230    Indian Airlines    On final approach of Bangalore, India the aircraft descended well below the normal approach profile and kept descending until it struck the boundaries of the Karnataka Golf Club 800 meters short of the runway.    92 fatalities / 146 on board.

  • January 20, 1992.    F-GGED     Airbus A320-111    Air Inter   The Vosges mountains near Strasbourg, France were in clouds above 600 m, with tops of the layer reaching about 1.950 m. The aircraft struck trees and impacted a 825 m high ridge at the 800 m level near Mt. Saint-Odile.    87 fatalities / 96 on board.

  • September 14, 1993.    D-AIPN    Airbus A320-211    Lufthansa    crashed at runway 11  of Warsaw-Okecie, Poland,  by windshear on the approach. The Airbus’ right gear touched down 770m from the runway 11 threshold. The left gear touched down 9 seconds later, 1525m from the threshold. A wheel brakes and a fire started in the left wing area and penetrated into the passenger cabin.    2 fatalities / 70 on board.

  • March 10, 1997.    A40-EM    Airbus A320-212    Gulf Air    At take-off from Abu Dhabi International Airport, United Arab Emirates, control difficulties at V1 forced the crew to abort the take-off. The Airbus overrun the runway. The nose gear collapsed.    0 fatalities / 115 on board.

  • March 22, 1998.    RP-C3222    Airbus A320-214    Philippine Air Lines    during landing at Bacolod Airport, Philippines this A320 went through a low concrete perimeter fence, crossed a small river and hit a row of houses before stopping near a highway at.    0 fatalities / 127 on board.

  • April 11, 2000.    F-OHMD    Airbus A320-231    Mexicana    at Minatitlan Airport, Mexico, extreme fire damage while being refueled. It appears the refueling truck drove off still connected to the aircraft.    0 fatalities / 0 on board.

  • August 23, 2000.    A40-EK    Airbus A320-212    Gulf Air     after a go-around at the approach of Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain, the Airbus impacted the sea at a 6.5-degreee nose down angle, about 1nm north of the airport.    143 fatalities / 143 on board.

  • February 7, 2001.    EC-HKJ    Airbus A320-214    Iberia    after landing the nose gear collapsed and the aircraft skidded about 1000m down the runway before coming to a stop at Bilbao Airport, Spain.    0 fatalities / 143 on board.

  • July 24, 2001.    4R-ABA    Airbus A320-231    SriLankan Airlines    Tamil Tiger rebels launched a major pre-dawn suicide attack on Colombo-Bandaranayake International Airport, Sri Lanka. This A320 was written-off.    0 fatalities / 0 on board.

  • August 28, 2002.    N635AW    Airbus A320-231    America West    during landing at Phoenix-Sky Harbor International Airport, AZ, USA, the A320 crossed the apron east of intersection B8, and experienced the collapse and partial separation of its nose gear strut assembly upon traversing the dirt infield area south of the runway.    0 fatalities / 159 on board.

  • May 3, 2006,  EK-32009, Airbus A320-211, Armavia crashed in water after an aborted aproach at Sochi Airport Russia.    113 fatalities / 113 on board.

  • January 15, 2009, N106US,  Airbus A320-214  US Airways  New York, USA The plane was taking off from La Guardia Airport when possibly, both engines were disabled after striking a flock of geese. The crew was able to make a soft landing in the Hudson River.  0 fatalities / 155 on board.

 

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Airbus A319

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VP-BTQ Airbus A319-114 Rossia

VP-BTQ Airbus A319-114 Rossia

The A319 is a minimum change, shortened derivative of the highly successful A320. The major difference between the A320 and A319 is that the latter is shorter by seven fuselage frames, while in almost all other respects the A319 and A320 are identical. The A319, A318, A320 and A321 can all be flown by pilots with the same type rating. 

Airbus launched the A319CJ at the 1997 Paris Airshow (Le Bourget) and the first A319CJ rolled out of DASA’s Hamburg A319/A321 assembly hall in October 1998. The A319’s containerized cargo hold means that the CJ’s auxiliary fuel tanks can be easily loaded and unloaded, giving operators flexibility to reconfigure the aircraft for varying payload/range requirements.

Airbus A319 prototype F-WWDB

Airbus A319 prototype F-WWDB

Developing nation:

Europe

Manufacturer/designer: 

EADS – Airbus Industries.

Production line:

Hamburg-Finkenwerder, Germany.

Type aircraft:

Medium range airliner.

First flight:

- A319, August 25, 1995.  F-WWDB.

- A319CJ, May 28, 1999. F-WWIC.

First delivery:

- A319, April 1996. Swissair.

- A319CJ, October 30, 1999. Al Kharafi Aviation.

 

Airbus A319-100

Cockpit crew:

Two pilots.

Passengers single class:

134.

Passengers two class:

- 8 business class.

- 116 economy class.

Cabin length:

23,77 m.

Cabin diameter:

3,70 m.

Cabin height:

2,22 m.

Cargo volume:

- Under floor 7,21 m³.

- Total load 27,64 m³.

LD3 Containers in belly:

4.

Wing span:

34,09 m.

Wing area:

122,6 m².

Wing sweep:

25 degrees.

Fuselage length:

33,84 m.

Fuselage diameter:

3,96 m.

Height:

11,76 m.

Wheelbase:

11,05 m.

Track:

7,59 m.

Engines:

- Two CFM International CFM56-5A4 rated 97.89 kN.

- Two CFM International CFM56-5A5 rated 104.53 kN.

- Two CFM International CFM56-5B5 rated 97.89 kN.

 - Two CFM International CFM56-5B6 rated 104.53 kN.

- Two International Aero Engines V2522-A5 rated 102.66 kN.

- Two International Aero Engines V2524-A5 rated 109.06 kN.

Weight:

- Empty: 39.844 Kg.

- Max. zero-fuel weight: 57.018 Kg.

- Fuel: 23.860 liters.

- Max. payload: 12.900 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

75.887 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

62.506 Kg.

Cruise speed:

833 km/h.

Max. speed:

852 km/h.

Max. ceiling:

12.497 m.

Max. range:

5.837 km.

 

 

 

Airbus A319CJ*

Type:

Long range large corporate jet.

Passengers:

Six standard layouts offering seating from 10 to 39 passengers.

Cabin height:

2,25 m.

Engines:

- Two CFM International CFM56-5B6 rated 104.53 kN.

- Two International Aero Engines  V2527M-A5 rated 118 kN.

Weight:

- Empty: 39.844 Kg.

- Max. zero-fuel weight: 58.514 Kg.

- Fuel 40.680 l. with 7 auxiliary tanks

- Max. payload: 14.000 Kg.

Max. take off weight:

75.523 Kg.

Max. landing weight:

62.505 Kg.

Cruise speed:

833 km/h.

Max. ceiling:

12.497 m.

Max. range:

11.668 km.

                          * Generally similar to the Airbus A319-100 except in the following particulars.

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