Airbus 320 seat location. Airbus A320 Ural Airlines

The Airbus a320 is considered one of the most frequently used passenger airliners. In the world air fleet Today there are more than 3.5 thousand aircraft of this series. The largest Russian air carriers, such as Aeroflot, S7, Rossiya, have 50-60 Airbuses in their fleet. Due to its characteristics, A320 aircraft fly in the skies of Europe, Asia, as well as the Americas and Australia.

Manufacturer

The Airbus A320 is produced by the Airbus S.A.S. aircraft manufacturing group, its headquarters is located in Toulouse, France, and the aircraft itself is assembled in factories in three countries: France, Germany (Hamburg) and Britain.

Since 2011, another assembly line has been launched in China. Airbus Corporation's workforce exceeds 50 thousand people. The very name of the airliner, “Airbus,” translates as “air bus”; it was the only acceptable linguistic option for the French management of the company.

Start of release and modification

The most popular aircraft in this series can be considered the Airbus 320, which was designed to become a competitor to the popular Boeing 727 series. Production began with modifications A320-100 (capacity 130 people) and A320-200 (150 people). Today, the “A320 line” also includes models 318, 319 and 321 modifications of Airbus.

For the first time, the narrow-body (in the cabin there is only one aisle between the rows of seats) new product from airbus industry a320 took to the skies in February 1987. For this aircraft, for the first time in the world, a plane control system was installed not from the helm, but from external devices via a hydraulic drive system. Despite being classified as a narrow-body aircraft, the Airbus A320 has one of the most impressive fuselages in terms of size - about 20 cm wider than similar airliner models. This feature makes it possible to make the seating areas for passengers even more comfortable and install up to six seats in each row.

Flight characteristics

The A-320 airliner has the following technicalcharacteristics:

wing length - 34.1 m;
aircraft height – 11.8 m;
vessel length – 37.6 m;
take-off weight - 73.5 tons;
weight empty plane– 42.2 t (a significant reduction in weight was achieved by the designers through the use of lightweight composite materials: plastic reinforced with carbon or fiberglass).

Flight characteristics include:

maximum flight range – 6150 km;
cruising speed – 840 km per hour;
maximum speed – 890 km per hour
maximum flight altitude – 11.3 km;
fuel consumption – 2.5 t/hour.

For your information. The cost of 1 unit of Airbus A-320 is about 94 million dollars.

Meats on the plane:

maximum – 180;
with two-class accommodation - 150.

In the liners of this model, the cabin height has been increased, which made it possible to make the shelves for hand luggage more extensive.

The Airbus A320 was the first to use wingtips called sharklets. These parts, about two and a half meters long, are made of lightweight composite materials and serve to improve the aerodynamics of the airliner’s wings, and also increase engine efficiency (up to 4 percent). The wings of Airbuses elongated in this way do not prevent them from easily maneuvering on the runways and taxiways. It is technically possible to mount sharklets on already produced and flying airliners. These details also visually improve the design of the aircraft and give it a futuristic, memorable look.

Layout of seats in the aircraft cabin

The Airbus cabin layout has two main options. Thus, the Aeroflot A320 airliner in one of the layouts has a 5-row seat system for business class, and the remaining seats are intended for economy class. Less used layout: two-row business class and even more economy seats.

Rows 1 to 5 (or 1-2) are reserved for business class passengers, 2 seats on each side of the aisle.

Row 6 (or 3) – economy class seats located in front of the partition between classes. Rows 8 to 10 (12 to 14) are located along the escape hatches (on both sides of the aircraft body). All other rows of seats are ordinary standard business class seats. Toilets are located behind rows 24-25 (29-30).

Description of seats by block of rows

The location of the most convenient seats for flying in the cabin of the Airbus A320 is easier to imagine on the diagram of the airliner used by Aeroflot.

The first row of business can hardly be called comfortable - you have to look at the wall the entire flight. There is no room to stretch your legs, and there will also be no footrests that are mounted on the seats in front. In addition, cradles for babies are usually attached to the partitions, and there is a high probability of listening to children's cries throughout the flight. Odors from the adjacent toilet and kitchen may also be disturbing. There is still one plus - no one will recline the seat back onto the passenger’s lap.

The seats in the 6th row of economy class also rest against the wall, which brings the same inconveniences and advantages as for business passengers. The inability to recline the front seat back due to the lack of one is even more pleasing, since in economy class there is even less space between the rows than in business class. The disadvantages of these seats include the location of the folding tables not in the back of the chair from the previous row, but in the armrest - this is unusual and not very convenient. In-flight catering service starts from here, so passengers have the opportunity to choose what they like, and not what is left. For passengers with children, the first rows of seats are the best and most recommended: for infants, you can attach the cradle to the wall, and with older children, you don’t have to be afraid that the child will kick the passenger in front in the back.

Rows 8 to 10 (12 to 14) are adjacent to emergency exits, this has both advantages and some inconveniences. The seats in these places are slightly sloping due to the presence of hatches on the sides of the cabin, for the same reason it can be a little colder here (the problem can be solved simply - with the help of a blanket from the flight attendant). Hand luggage will definitely have to be placed on the luggage racks above the seats, because you can’t put anything in front of your feet, because... this will complicate possible evacuation. Despite these shortcomings, rows 8-10 are the most comfortable (however, they are not accessible to everyone: due to the characteristics of these seats, the elderly, pregnant women, sick people and passengers with small children are not seated here - they will not be able to help the crew in emergency situations). The best seats on the airbus a320 are shown in the diagram green. This is row number 10 (14), except for seats A and F. They even sell tickets for it with a small premium for comfort (the so-called space seats) - due to the location of the seats immediately behind the emergency exit hatches, an increased space is created where you can stretch legs, while the backs of the seats can be easily lowered (but in the previous two rows they are blocked).

The comfort of seats C and D in the 24th (29th) row (highlighted in yellow) has been reduced, people constantly walk past them and wait in line to get to the toilet.

The most unsuccessful in terms of comfort are seats 25 (30) of the last row (they are marked in red on the interior plan). Since there are toilets across a thin partition from them, everything unpleasant odors and the sounds will disturb passengers throughout the flight. There will always be people coming and going to the bathroom and slamming the door. There is also no possibility to recline the back of the chair to a comfortable position. And, as a conclusion, by the last row there is practically no choice left from the food and drinks offered. Tickets for these seats can only be purchased in extreme cases.

The seats in other rows are ordinary, with no special advantages or disadvantages.

Facilities on board

Due to the considerable weight and high cost equipment, A320 aircraft are not equipped with Wi-Fi based entertainment systems. For passengers, there are screens in the backs of the front seats (they also provide data on the current location of the aircraft, flight altitude and temperature outside). There are powerful air conditioners for air purification, and there are also individual directional lighting fixtures - quite bright, but not disturbing to others. There are two sockets for every three adjacent chairs; gadgets can be charged via a USB port. It should be noted that not all boards are equipped with these amenities; it all depends on the specific aircraft.

The Airbus A-320 continues to be a very popular passenger aircraft in Europe. Manufacturers continue to improve and modernize it. Thus, at the beginning of 2016, the new Airbus A320-Neo was put into operation, which is characterized by increased efficiency and reduced engine noise.

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In 1981, Airbus Industrie began work on projects for two aircraft with a capacity of 154 and 172 seats. As a result, the Airbus A320 100 and Airbus A320 200 aircraft were developed. Initially, 21 airliners were launched into the sky.

Airbus A320

A few years later, the project was reduced to one model, but in two versions; the differences mainly concerned the volume of fuel tanks and the capacity of the passenger compartment (150 or 180 seats). Thus, both names have survived to this day.

The consortium pays close attention to both improving the technical capabilities of Airbuses and meeting the needs of passengers. Today, the Airbus A320 (100-200) is rightfully considered one of the leaders in air transportation.

The difference between the Airbus A320-100/200 is the variety of the latest developments:

the use of composite materials made it possible to reduce the weight of the structure while maintaining the necessary mechanical properties;
a fly-by-wire control system replaced the steering wheels;
additional fuel tanks (the main difference between the Airbus A320 200 and the A320-100).

Currently, Airbus also continues to modernize its aircraft:

Sharklets- the tips of an airplane's wings, which got their name because of their shape, similar to a shark's fin. This design allows the lifting forces of the aircraft to be distributed as optimally as possible. When equipped with sharklets, the flight range of the aircraft increases by 185 km, fuel consumption decreases by 4%, and the load capacity is 450 kg;
NewEngine Option (Neo)— a program aimed at equipping the Airbus A320-100 -200 with new economical power plants;
Installation of DVRs in the cockpit- currently time is running discussion of such innovation. This measure is designed to increase the safety of passengers and crew of the aircraft;
Interior design is also regularly updated according to passenger needs and safety requirements.

Main characteristics of the Airbus A320 aircraft

Length (m): 37.57;
Height (m): 11;
Width (m): 3.7;
Wingspan (m): 34.1;
Maximum take-off weight (t): 77;
Maximum speed km/h: 840;
Capacity (persons): 150-180;
Flight range (km): 6150;
Fuel tanks (l): 30000;
Fuel consumption (l/h): 2700;
Emergency exits: 4;
Main exits: 4.

The design of the A320 aircraft cabin is distinguished by special attention to maximum comfort for both passengers and the entire crew:

wide cabin;
comfortable, well-thought-out seats for the Airbus A320 crew commander and co-pilot;
The increased cargo space makes loading luggage easier.

Airbus interior diagram

Photo	Name	Characteristic
	Salon	Modern finishing of the spacious interior with panels; business class and economy class cabins are separated by partitions
	Shelves for hand luggage	Spacious and convenient shelves for hand luggage
	Touchscreen	Flight Attendant Panel
	LED lightening	All passenger seats are equipped with LED lights
	Whole interior lighting	Brightness adjustable from 0 to 100%
	Business Class	12 seats, 2 chairs each. First five rows. The backs of the business class seats recline far, without creating any inconvenience for other passengers. It is also possible to install a baby cradle. Minus - little legroom
	Economy class	138 seats, 3 chairs each. Just like in business class, the backrests of the seats recline completely, but there is less space and therefore not as spacious. The first row of economy class is not equipped with displays
	Emergency exits	Located between the rows of economy class in the middle of the cabin. Seats located next to the emergency exit either do not recline at all or have limitations.
	Toilet	Toilets are located at the beginning and end of the cabin

Airbus A320 200 - interior diagram

Best places

As you know, there are many models of the Airbus A320, the main ones being 320-100 -200. Accordingly, the number of business and economy class rows and their numbering may not be the same. When choosing the most comfortable place, it is recommended to focus on the location of partitions, emergency exits and technical rooms. All the necessary information can be easily found on the aircraft cabin diagram:

Rows 1-5. Business class, the name itself speaks for itself - these are the most comfortable seats on the plane;
6th row. First row of economy class: there are no displays, passengers have to look at the partition the entire flight - in this case it is better to think in advance about how to occupy yourself during the flight. It's a bit cramped, there's no way to fully stretch your legs. As compensation, passengers in these seats receive food and drinks first;
9, 10, 11 rows. We are talking about rows located at emergency exits. Since there are several configurations of the Airbus 320, the location of emergency exits may not be the same - the row must be clarified during registration. There is enough room to stretch your legs and relax, but the degree of recline of the seats is limited, or the seats do not recline at all. In addition, the places at the emergency exit differ more high degree airflow, a blanket may be needed;

Places near the emergency exit have a higher degree of ventilation.

26 row. There is a toilet at the tail of the plane, which entails almost continuous movement of people around the cabin. Of course, past places in this series passengers will pass through most often;
27 row. Last row in the cabin. The backs of the seats in this row do not recline; in addition, there are inconveniences from the nearby toilet;
Window seats. Here least likely that the neighbors will disturb you, but you won’t be able to leave such a place unnoticed. On the other hand, there is the opportunity to enjoy the view of the clouds;
Aisle seats. You can stretch your legs into the aisle, making it easier to get up if necessary. In addition, from such a place it is easier and faster to get to the exit when landing. However, there is a high probability of inconvenience from passing passengers and flight attendants;
Places in the middle. You can't say that these are bad or good places, it all depends on the neighbors;
Seats at the back of the plane. Considered the safest. According to statistics, in case of plane crashes, passengers sitting in the last rows have a greater chance of being saved.

Airbus A320 crashes

A320 aircraft have been flying all over the world since 1987 and are rightly considered not only the most comfortable, but also the most reliable. According to statistics, most of the crash occurred due to human factor, or due to weather conditions, and not at all due to a malfunction of the airbus itself. Over all the years of operation, only 31 A320-200/100 aircraft crashed. Below is a list of the most famous Airbus A320 accidents.

date	Route	Cause of the disaster	Victims
May 19, 2016	Paris — Cairo	Cause unknown	66/66
October 31, 2015	Sharm el-Sheikh – St. Petersburg	Explosion on board	224/224
March 24, 2015	Barcelona-Dusseldorf	The co-pilot deliberately sent the plane into a mountainside	150/150
December 28, 2014	Indonesia – Singapore	Technical problems and errors in troubleshooting them	162/162
July 27, 2014	Tripoli Airport in Libya	Airport shelling	0
July 3, 2013	Tripoli, Libya	Oxygen cylinder explosion during maintenance	0
May 5, 2012	Sendai, Japan	The plane touched the runway with its tail while going around during landing.	0
September 24, 2010	Palermo, Italy	Rough landing	0/129
July 28, 2010	Karachi – Islamabad	Bad weather conditions	152/152
November 27, 2008	Technical flight, Perpignan-Rivalt airport	Failure of angle of attack sensors when water gets into them during maintenance	7/7
May 30, 2008	San Salvador – Tegucigalpa (Honduras)	The A320 plane took off from the runway	3/121, 2 people on the ground
July 17, 2007	Porto Alegre – Sao Paulo	Slippery road, the plane took off from the runway; incorrect engine mode	199
May 3, 2006	Yerevan – Sochi	Difficult weather conditions during landing	113/113
August 23, 2000	Cairo – Manama	The pilot lost control	143/143
March 22, 1998	Bacolod, Philippines	Pilot error	0/127, 3 people on the ground killed
January 20, 1992	Lyon – Strasbourg	Autopilot parameters are set incorrectly	87/96
February 14, 1990	Mumbai – Bangalore	Landing gear not retracted during landing	92/146

Photos of A320-100/200 aircraft

Sharklets

Airbus A320 aircraft

"Sidestick" in the cockpit - located along left hand from the aircraft commander and right hand from the co-pilot; is responsible for the roll of the liner.

Main settings

A320 100 200 - interior diagram

The Airbus A320 is a family of short- and medium-haul twin-engine commercial passenger aircraft manufactured by the European company Airbus Industrie. Consists of A318, A319, A320, A321 airliners, as well as ACJ (Airbus Corporate Jet) business class models. The A320 aircraft is sometimes also called the A320ceo (current engine option). These models are assembled at the company's factories in Toulouse (France) and Hamburg (Germany). The aircraft family can carry up to 236 passengers and has a maximum flight range of 5,750 to 11,100 kilometers, depending on the model.

Modifications of the A320 aircraft

During the production of the liner, several modifications appeared:

A321. The model was the first derivative of the A320, released in 1988. The fuselage length was increased by 6.94 meters. The maximum take-off weight was increased by 9,600 kg and amounted to 83,000 kg. The first flight of one of the prototypes took place on March 11, 1993.
A319. This is a shortened version of the model. In comparison, it has a 3.73 m shorter fuselage and a simplified wing. Has less mass. Capable of transporting 124 people over a distance of 6,650 km (or 6,850 with the new Sharklets winglets). On April 23, 1995, assembly of the first airliner of this type began.
A318. It is the shortest aircraft in the series. It can carry 107 passengers (maximum 132) in a 2-class configuration over a distance of up to 5,750 km. Made its first flight in July 2003. Can be used on shorter runways than similar sized aircraft.

In 2011, Airbus was introduced with special sharklets wingtips, reminiscent of a shark's fin in shape - hence the name.

They are designed to improve the aerodynamics of the aircraft by increasing the effective aspect ratio of the wing and reducing the induced drag, which is created by the vortex breaking off from the tip of the swept wing.

The A320 aircraft operates, depending on the modification, on CFM International CFM56 (A 320-21x series) or IAE V2500 (A 320-23x series) engines. With a typical two-class seating arrangement, it is capable of carrying up to 150 passengers over a distance of up to 6,100 kilometers

The first flight took place on February 22, 1987, since then 7,533 aircraft have been produced. The main competitor is the Boeing 737.

The interior layout options are as follows:

Airbus A320-100
Airbus A320-200

A total of 21 copies of the 100th series were manufactured and delivered to Air Inter.

Among the main changes in the 200 modification compared to the 100 series, it is worth highlighting the appearance of special Whitcomb washers on the side ends of the wings and the expansion of the fuel tank to increase the flight range of the aircraft.

The passenger capacity of both options is the same - 150 seats; the classes differ only in flight range and load.

In the first half of 2003, Skytrax (UK) conducted a study to determine passenger preferences. As a result of the study, more than 69 thousand people were surveyed, who had to answer questions regarding various criteria (engine noise in the cabin, seat comfort and distance between rows). As a result, about 59% of respondents recognized the cabin of the Airbus 320 as the most comfortable. Another nominee, at the same time, Boeing 737, received a little more than 25% of the votes.

WITHinterior layoutAirbus A320

Different seats in the cabin have their pros and cons. Many people prefer to choose seats near the windows to admire the opening views. But the disadvantages of such places include the need to disturb neighbors in order to go to the toilet. The advantages of aisle seats include freedom of movement, but you will have to endure disturbances from neighbors who need to go to the restroom.

During the production and use of the aircraft, it was produced a large number of various modifications of the Airbus interior. The Airbus A320 is a narrow-body aircraft that has one central aisle, four passenger entrances and four emergency exits.

The Airbus 320 can accommodate a maximum of 180 passengers. In a standard 2-class layout (2+2 in business class and 3+3 seats in economy class), this modification accommodates up to 150 passengers.

Best places Airbus a320 .

In a cabin layout with one class - economy, it is necessary to take into account the following recommendations when choosing seats:

Passengers sitting in the front row can receive in-flight meals and drinks the fastest. The first row also provides the most legroom; there are no front-seat passengers. Also, those traveling in the first row can exit the cabin the fastest when boarding. The disadvantage of such seats is the reduced width of the seats, due to the fact that the tables for eating are mounted in the armrests.
There are emergency exits in the 12th and 13th rows, which provide the greatest legroom for seated passengers, but the reclining distance of the seat backs is reduced.
Seats in the rear are considered the worst due to the fact that the backs of the seats most often do not recline, and the kitchen and toilets are located nearby. But this can also be a plus, since some people prefer to choose seats precisely because of the proximity of the toilet.

Note! The cabin layouts of different airlines may differ, so you should study the seat layout on the airline's website.

The layout of the business class cabin was taken from the official website of the Aeroflot airline (Moscow) since it is the most popular among various airlines. As follows.

The manufacturer of Airbus A 320 seats in the cabin provides two seating arrangements for passengers:

Location with the number of seats - 20 in business and 120 in economy.
Location with 8 business seats and 150 economy seats.

Business Class

The first scheme for installing seats with 5 rows of business class. The most comfortable seats are in the middle. The seats are wide and comfortable, there are footrests, which is convenient for long flights. The seats recline strongly, allowing you to spend your flight comfortably. There is a separate toilet. There is a partition in the last row that separates the business layout from the economy class.

Economy class

The most comfortable seats are the 6th row, since there is a large distance between the wall separating the salon and the chair to stretch your legs. From these places, the distribution of in-flight meals and drinks begins, and therefore the greatest choice is provided, in contrast to passengers in the tail section. The downside is that you need to go to the toilet through the entire cabin of the plane.

The seats of the 8th row are located in front of the emergency exits, and therefore the backrests practically do not recline. The situation is similar in row 9, which is also located in front of the emergency exits. The seats provide plenty of space for those sitting in front, allowing you to freely go to the restroom.

The seats in the 10th row are located near the emergency hatches, but unlike the 8-9 rows, they allow you to freely recline the backs of the seats. At the same time, many complain that the seats themselves are not entirely comfortable for long-distance flights. Of the minuses: these places have restrictions, for example, tickets for this row are not sold to people with disabilities, passengers with children or animals, pregnant women, as well as teenagers under 16 years of age. You cannot place hand luggage, bags, or suitcases in front of you or under the seats.

The 10th - 23rd rows inclusive can be called comfortable, but you need to carefully weigh all the above pros and cons when choosing seats near the windows or seats in the central aisle. For example, for fans social networks, beautiful photos and landscapes, it is recommended to choose seats near the portholes, but you will have to constantly disturb your neighbors in order to get out. You should take into account weather conditions and time of day, since at night the likelihood of taking beautiful pictures is extremely low. In addition, it is necessary to take into account that in 15-20 rows the entire view is blocked by the airplane wing.

People who are afraid of flying, as well as those traveling with children, are advised to choose aisle seats.

The 24th and 25th rows are the least comfortable in many respects. This is due to the fact that all passengers going to the toilet will pass by, which is extremely uncomfortable. Passengers in the 25th row will have to experience this to the maximum extent, since queues often form at the toilets, people bang on doors, and they can hit passengers in this row. The seat backs practically do not recline. You will also have to endure unpleasant odors and sounds.

Airbus A320 seats in the cabin of other airlines

S7

A two-class layout is practiced here: business (8 seats) and economy (150 seats). Business class passengers are offered individual meals. Food and drinks are served from the 3rd row, so it is recommended to choose seats closer to the front. It is advisable to choose the 11th row, but be prepared for restrictions related to the ban on placing bags under or in front of the seat, and also observe safety.

Ural Airlines

Rows 1-3 are reserved for business class. Next comes economy, which is standard, the scheme is similar to that described above for Aeroflot. In rows 9-10, the backrests do not move, but there is plenty of legroom. Experienced travelers recommend row number 11, but there are no armrests for seats A and F.

Wizz Air

All aircraft of the airline are presented with the same cabin layout for 1 class and up to 180 seats. The best and worst seats are identical to the Aeroflot 1-class scheme. But there are some differences in the conditions. Since Wizz Air is a low-cost carrier, they do not provide boarding passes upon check-in. But in this situation there are several ways out of the situation:

The company provides priority boarding services; it is called Wizz Xpress priority boarding. The system provides the opportunity for initial boarding, before other passengers, and the ability to select a seat if it has not yet been reserved.
There is such a service as the ability to reserve seats for a fee, usually these are rows 1-2 and 12-13

The Airbus A320 airliner is one of the most common models in the world. Although the aircraft was developed back in the 80s of the last century, it remains comfortable for flights of any duration and range. It is enough to choose the best places correctly. It is always necessary to clarify which layout of the Airbus A320 cabin is presented exactly in the airline on which you are planning to travel, since they can differ significantly. It is necessary to clarify how many seats the carrier has allocated for each class. All experienced travelers recommend that you familiarize yourself with the location of seats in the cabin and its division into classes on the carrier’s website.

From the moment of commissioning A320 absolutely surpassed all other civil aircraft in terms of the use of high technology - both in aerodynamics and in the field of on-board equipment.

History of creation

After ten years of discussions, in which almost all aircraft manufacturers in Europe took part, the consortium Airbus Industry in 1981, he began implementing a project for a 150-seat airliner for short- and medium-haul routes.

At that time, aircraft with large
passenger capacity, so two cars with 154 and 172 seats were taken into development. These were two models A320-100 And A320-200, but in 1984 such a project was abandoned in favor of one 162-seat vehicle. New project provided for two versions of the aircraft, differing only in the capacity of the fuel tanks and designation A320-100 And A320-200 remains relevant.

First flight A320

The new aircraft was first flown on February 22, 1987, under the name A320-100, only 21 aircraft were produced in the series of such airliners. Second option A320-200 became the main representative of airliners A320, the airworthiness certificate for this model was issued in November 1988. This plane is different from A320-100 increased maximum take-off weight, wingtips with delta-shaped winglets and an additional fuel tank of 8016 liters in the center section.

Consortium Airbus is constantly working to modernize its aircraft, a program has been launched New Engine Option by equipment A320 new economical power plants. Pratt & Whitney engines PW1000G according to the company's management, operating costs will be reduced by 20%, and the airliner itself will receive improved aerodynamics and new design passenger compartment.
The Russian company Transaero has signed a firm contract for the purchase of 8 units А320neo, which began to enter service in 2015.

Design features of the A320 airliner

According to its aerodynamic design A320 is a monoplane with a low-swept wing, under which engines are located on both sides and a single-fin tail.

The airliner's wing is thin with high aerodynamic efficiency, all mechanization is made of composite materials, the fin and the leading edge of the stabilizer are also made of composite. Side winglets on the wing tips save fuel and reduce induced drag.

Airbus A320 - flying throughout Europe

Power plants since 1989 have been equipped with the quietest and most powerful engines in their class, the V2500. Engines A320 during takeoff mode they produce a noise level of no more than 82 decibels. The aircraft has a three-wheel landing gear, each bogie has two wheels. The main struts are retracted in flight into the center section, the nose strut is retracted into the front part of the fuselage.

A distinctive feature of the aircraft is fly-by-wire control. In the cockpit, the commander on the left side and the co-pilot on the right have two sidesticks, replacing the usual steering wheel. The sidesticks do not have a direct connection with the control surfaces; any deviation is calculated by the computer and the signal from it gives a command to the hydraulic drive to deflect the rudders.

Video: Airbus A320 - flight from the cockpit

These side control sticks freed up space for the pilots' fold-down tables and improved visibility of the six color LCD displays, two directly in front of the pilots and two in the center of the instrument panel. The displays provide pilots with all the information about the navigation situation, the operation of power plants and other equipment of the aircraft.

Passenger cabin A320 made very spacious, the shelves for hand luggage have a large volume, there is a lot of space for cargo on the lower deck and wide hatches for loading luggage. The cabin is lined with modern panels, a touch display on the Flight Attendant Panel, LED lighting for each passenger seat and the ability to change the brightness of the entire cabin lighting from 0 to 100%.

Flight performance

The length of the aircraft is 37.57 m.
The height of the aircraft is 11 m.
Wing span – 34.1 m.
The cabin width is 3.7 m.
Maximum takeoff weight– 77 t.
Minimum take-off distance – 2090 m.
Engines – 2 x IAE V2500-A5.
Thrust – 2 x 104.5 kN.
Cruising speed is 840 km/h.
Number of passengers – from 140 to 180.
Fuel consumption – 2700 l/hour.
Range – 6150 km.
Practical ceiling – 12 thousand m.
Crew – 2 people.

Features of choosing the best places

Flying an airplane is still very tiring and depends on the right seat and A320 gives you the opportunity to spend time in the air calmly and comfortably. The rules for choosing seats are usual; on the booklet, which you can buy at the ticket office, there is a layout of seats in passenger compartment.

The choice of seat depends on your taste, there is only one peculiarity - the chairs next to the toilet and in the back are the most uncomfortable and restless. If you want to relax and sleep well during the flight, choose a seat near the bulkhead; if you like the view from the window, please look at the ground or admire the view of the clouds.
Aeroflot calls best places in the cabin A320 the following: in the fourth row - A, B, E, F and in the eleventh - B, C, D, E.

In the cabin A320 The first five rows are considered business class; the seats in these rows can be reclined far back without creating inconvenience for passengers in adjacent rows. In business class there are seats for baby cots, but no special place to place the legs.

Economy class is separated by a partition; the distance between the seats is less than in business class, but the backrest can be reclined to its full extent without interference. The chairs in front of the partition have their inconveniences; if you don’t bring reading literature, you will have to look at the wall all the time, but service begins from this row.

a320 - interior

Due to the proximity of the toilet, seats in the twenty-fourth row are the most restless; children and older people are not recommended to purchase seats in the tenth and ninth rows. The location of the fourth and eleventh row seats near the emergency hatch makes them the safest. In the passenger compartment for a person tall not comfortable enough due to the technical features of the aircraft, but despite all these errors, “ Airbus 320» is considered quite convenient for this class. Have a good flight!

S7 Airlines is a Russian airline founded in 1957 under the name Siberia. In 2005 it was renamed S7 Airlines. Provides air transportation both within the country and outside the Russian Federation.

Airbus A320-100 is the first variation of the Airbus A320, which was developed in the 80s of the last century. A320-100 was released in limited quantities, since an improved new modification soon appeared - A320-200, which became the main one. The A320 continues to be improved. The carrier's newest variant is the A320 neo.

Specifications

Number of seats – from 140 to 180
Wingspan – 34.1 m
Airliner length – 37.57 m
Interior length – 27.5 m
Cabin width – 3.7 m
Cruising speed – 840 km/h
Maximum speed – up to 890 km/h
Flight range – up to 6,150 km

Airbus A320 is very popular with many airlines around the world. Let's look at the arrangement of seats in the aircraft cabin and find out how to choose the best ones.

Airbus A320 interior diagram

Airbus has a lot various options layout of seats in the cabin. But the company only uses one of them, which has 158 seats: 8 of them are in business class, and 150 are in economy class. The aircraft cabin is divided into two sectors: business and economic. A320 interior layout:

Business Class

In this sector of the Airbus, the seats are located in the nose of the aircraft in a 2-2 pattern in 2 rows. If you are looking for a place for a comfortable and enjoyable flight with high level service, then business class is your choice. Each seat has enough privacy for the most relaxing flight on the Airbus A320. There is a separate bathroom for business class.

Economy class

Behind the partition from business class is economic class. It starts from row 3 to 27. The seats are arranged in a 3-3 row pattern. The bathrooms are located at the end of the sector, behind row 27.

In front of row 3 we see a partition that separates business class. There is more space in front here, compared to standard seats in the cabin, food will be served to you first, because service begins from this row, no one will tip the back of the chair on you, since you have no neighbors in front. But during the flight you will have to look at the partition.

9 row. There is an emergency exit behind it. From this we can conclude that the back of the seat is motionless, which will make the flight uncomfortable.

Row 10 is located between two emergency exits, which gives both pros and cons to these places. The advantage is that there is additional space in front. Minus – the back of the chair does not recline.

11 row. There is an emergency exit in front of it. The presence of more legroom and the fact that the backrest is movable makes these seats very comfortable for travel.

Passengers who will fly in seats at emergency exits (rows 10 and 11) will be read additional rules safety precautions. Also, you cannot leave hand luggage at the aisle; it will need to be placed on a shelf. Pregnant women, passengers with children, disabled people and passengers who do not speak Russian or English cannot fly in these seats.

Row 26 is located near the bathrooms. And, since economy class toilets are located only at the end of the plane, there will be permanent accumulation people, unpleasant smells and sounds.

Row 27 is the last row of the aircraft. It is located in front of the toilets. In addition to the disadvantages of row 26, the chairs in this row have a fixed backrest.

Best places

Business class – 1st and 2nd row.
Economy class – rows 3 and 11.

Nice places

Economy class – row 10.

Bad places

Economy class – rows 9, 26 and 27.

The nose of the aircraft is the quietest flight. This part is located far from the engines, so it makes the least noise and chatter.

The middle part of the plane is quite comfortable. Little turbulence is felt and engine noise is moderate. But, if you want to fly by the window, you should know that rows 8-15 are located above the wings, which guarantees limited visibility from the window.

The tail part is the most inconvenient and safest part. According to statistics, passengers flying in this part of the plane survive plane crashes more often than other passengers.

To ensure a comfortable flight, you need to familiarize yourself with the layout of the aircraft you will be flying. It is better to do this on the official website of the airline whose services you use. Have a good flight with S7 Airlines and Airbus A320!