Aircraft
Characteristics
Engine Propulsion of A320-200
The engine is a dual-rotor,
variable stator, high bypass ratio turbo fan power
plant for subsonic services. The principal modules of the engine are:
ü low pressure compressor (fan stator and fan rotor)
ü high pressure compressor
ü turbine frame
ü combustion chamber
ü high pressure turbine
ü low pressure turbine
ü accessory drives (gear box)
Size of A320-200
Size of A320-200 Airbus
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Wing Span
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34.10m
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Fuselage Length
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37.57m
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Height
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11.01m
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Wheelbase
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12.64m
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Wheel Tread
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7.59m
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Number of Seats
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150-180
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Landing Gear of A320-200
The landing gear is of the
conventional retractable tricycle type comprising:
ü Two main gears with twin wheel or four wheels bogie assembly,
ü A twin wheel nose gear.
The main landing gear twin wheel
landing gears are located under the wing and retract sideways towards the
fuselage centerline.. The landing gear and landing gear doors operation is
controlled electrically and hydraulically operated. In abnormal operation, the
landing gear can be extended by gravity.
Minimum Turning & Circling
Radius
The Turning Radius of A320-200 is
22.5m and Circling radius is normally 1500m. The turning of A320-200 is shown
in the below figures.
Turning From Runway to
Taxiway:
Turning on Runway
