Overview
The A319 is about 3.7 m shorter than the A320 but shares the same wing, engines, cockpit and fly-by-wire controls, so pilots can fly both with a single type rating. Its smaller cabin and long range suit thinner routes and airports with short runways or high altitude.
It entered service with Swissair in 1996, and nearly 1,500 of the original A319ceo were built. Corporate jet versions are sold as the ACJ319, and the re-engined A319neo continues the line in small numbers.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 33.84 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 35.80 m |
| Height | 11.76 m |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 40,800 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 75,500 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 30,190 L |
Performance
| Cruise speed | 828 km/h |
|---|---|
| Max. Mach | Mach 0.82 |
| Range | 6,900 km |
| Service ceiling | 12,130 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 2 |
|---|---|
| Seats (typical) | 124 |
| Seats (max.) | 160 |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
|---|---|
| Engine model | CFM International CFM56-5B or IAE V2500 |
| Thrust (each) | 120.0 kN |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Pedro Aragão / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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