Summary Airbus launched the A321XLR with a range of 4,700 NM, carrying 206 passengers in a 2-class setup. A321XLR has enlarged fuel tanks and strengthened landing gear for increased efficiency. The A321XLR offers 45% lower trip costs with reinforced wing flaps and an electrical rudder system.
Airbus launched the narrowbody A321XLR (eXtra Long Range) during the Paris Air Show in June 2019. The aircraft is a brand-new variant of the A321LR (Long Range) with an increased Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW) and range, slated to enter service this year. The A321XLR is part of Airbus’ most efficient narrowbody family of aircraft, the A320neo family.
The A321XLR can fly to a range of 4,700 NM (8,650 km) while carrying 206 passengers in a typical two-class configuration. The standard A321neo, which entered commercial service with Lufthansa in 2016, has a range of just over 3,200 NM (6,000 km). With 30% lower fuel burn per seat than previous-generation aircraft, the aircraft is expected to expand the narrowbody possibilities for airlines.
According to Airbus, The Xtra Long Range capability of the A321XLR starts with the engine and aerodynamic improvements introduced on the A321neo. A higher Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) combined with additional fuel capacity offers the A321XLR the unique capability to fly up to 4,700nm. Increased operational range Fuel capacity: 8,700 US gallons (32,940 liters) Rear Center Tank (RCT) fuel volume: 3,400 US gallons (12,900 liters) Center Wing Box (CWB) fue.