Aircraft Type
Airbus A320-200 “A320 Airbus Family”
The Airbus A320 is a highly successful narrow-body commercial passenger airliner that revolutionized fly-by-wire technology and became a workhorse for short to medium-haul routes worldwide, dominating the single-aisle market segment.
First commercial aircraft to introduce full digital fly-by-wire control systems, significantly improving flight precision and pilot efficiency across the aviation industry
The A320 family has been so successful that it directly challenged Boeing's 737 dominance, becoming a key competitor in the narrow-body commercial aircraft market
Cabin Environment
How the Airbus A320-200 affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Performance
850 km/h
Cruise Speed
Airbus Family
Related aircraft variants
How It Compares
vs. Boeing 737-800
✓Slightly better range (6100 km vs 5765 km)
✗Slightly lower passenger capacity (195 vs 210)
vs. Embraer E-Jet E175
✓Larger passenger capacity (195 vs 76)
✗Higher fuel consumption compared to smaller regional jet
vs. Boeing 737 MAX 8
✓Established design with proven reliability
✗Newer MAX series has more advanced fuel-efficient engines