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Dimensions, Weights & Limitations

The numbers that don't belong to any one system — overall size, certified weights, speed and altitude limits, and the basic airframe/engine options. Click through the diagram, then quiz yourself below.

Figures here are commonly published approximate values for the A320-200 family, useful for building recall. Exact limitations vary by specific airframe, weight variant, and engine option — always use your FCOM/QRH or airline-approved figures for anything operational.

Airframe dimensions click a dimension

Simplified top-down outline — not to scale. Click a dimension callout or the engine tag.
OVERALL LENGTH WINGSPAN TAIL HEIGHT ENGINE OPTIONS
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Quick reference

WEIGHTS (approx.)

  • MTOW: ~73,500–78,000 kg depending on weight variant
  • MLW: ~64,500–66,500 kg
  • MZFW: ~61,000–63,000 kg
  • Exact figures depend on the specific aircraft's certified weight version

SPEEDS & ALTITUDE

  • VMO/MMO: commonly ~350 KIAS / 0.82 Mach
  • Max operating altitude: commonly ~39,000–39,800 ft
  • Flap and gear limit speeds are configuration-specific — check QRH

CONFIGURATION

  • Engine options: CFM56-5B or IAE V2500-A5 family
  • Typical seating: roughly 150–186 passengers depending on layout
  • Standard fuel capacity: roughly 24,000 liters

Check yourself

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