How to spot it
Look for a rounded nose, round engine nacelles under the wing, fairly tall gear and either small wingtip fences or tall curved sharklets.
Often confused with
Boeing 757-200
The 757 has a long, thin nose leg and big engines slung far forward; the A321 has a stubby nose and smaller engines tucked closer to the wing.
Airbus A321 vs Boeing 757-200: side by sideAirbus A321neo
The neo has big, round LEAP or PW1100G engines; the ceo's engines are slimmer.
Airbus A321 vs Airbus A321neo: side by sideDid you know
The A321 is the longest member of the original A320 family. Look for the extra doors in front of and behind the wing.
Details
| Maker | Airbus |
|---|---|
| Type | Airliner |
| ICAO code | A321 |
| First flight | 1993 |
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