Airbus A321-100/200

Aircraft Information Airbus A321-100/200

Airbus A321-100/200 is a narrow-body passenger aircraft developed by Airbus. It was created based on the A320 model and is the longest in the A320 family.

A321-100 was released in 1993, and A321-200 in 1994. They differ from each other in terms of flight range and fuel tank capacity. A321-100 can fly up to 4,000 km, while A321-200 can fly up to 5,950 km.

The aircraft can carry from 185 to 236 passengers depending on the cabin configuration. It is equipped with two turbofan engines, CFM56 or IAE V2500, which provide a speed of up to 870 km/h.

A321-100/200 is used for medium-haul and long-haul flights. It is widely used by airlines around the world, including Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Delta Air Lines, China Eastern Airlines, and many others.

In 2018, Airbus began production of an updated version, A321neo, which is equipped with new engines, Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-JM or CFM International LEAP-1A, and has a longer flight range.

Technical information about the Airbus A321-100/200

- Length: 44.51 m (A321-100), 44.51 m (A321-200)

- Speed: 828 km/h

- Engine: CFM International CFM56-5B, International Aero Engines V2500

- Size: height 11.76 m, width 4.39 m

- Wingspan: 34.10 m

- Range: 5,950 km (A321-100), 6,500 km (A321-200)

- Weight: 83,000 kg (A321-100), 93,500 kg (A321-200)

The most comfortable and safe places on the plane

Like in any other aircraft, the safest seats in the Airbus A321-100/200 are located in the rear of the cabin, closer to the exits. This is because in case of an emergency, passengers seated closer to the exits have a higher chance of survival and faster evacuation.

In addition, experts recommend choosing window seats as they provide better protection against potential injuries during an emergency landing. It is also advisable to avoid seats near the exits as they may be less comfortable due to limited legroom.

If you are traveling with children, it is better to choose seats in the middle of the cabin where the noise from the engines is not as strong, as well as closer to the restroom and galley for easier provision of food and hygiene for the children.

Finally, it is worth considering that seats in business class are usually more comfortable and spacious, but their cost is significantly higher.