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Airbus narrowbody identification
How to identify the Airbus A320
The A320 is one of the world’s most common short-haul airliners. Start with its rounded face and balanced proportions, then confirm the exact generation from the engines and wingtips.
Practise the Airbus A320 →No account needed for your first quiz
Recognition checklist
Three visual clues
Engines
Two under-wing engines sit higher and usually look rounder than the low-slung nacelles on classic 737s.
Wingtips
Classic A320s may carry small fences; later aircraft can have tall sharklets.
At a glance
Airbus A320 specifications
Published headline figures vary by configuration and operating conditions.
- Length
- 37.6 m
- Wingspan
- 35.8 m
- Capacity
- Up to 180 passengers
Make it stick
Can you recognise it without the label?
Use the visual clues in a focused image quiz with immediate explanations.