Airbus Corporate Jets
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Role | Business jet |
Manufacturer | Airbus |
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) is a
The Airbus Corporate Jet Centre is based in Toulouse, France, and specialises in single-aisle aircraft.
Narrow-body aircraft
The ACJ family is based on the A320 family of aircraft, beginning with the A319CJ. Today any version of the A320 is available as a corporate jet with a 180-minute ETOPS rating.[3] Changes over the passenger versions include an increase in service ceiling to 41,000 ft (12,000 m) and the use of a variable number of removable additional fuel tanks.[4]
ACJ318
The ACJ318 offered a range of 4,200 nmi or 7,800 km.[5] The smallest of the ACJ family, based on the passenger A318, was offered in passenger configurations between 14 and 18 passengers.
ACJ319
The ACJ319 offered a range of 6,000 nmi or 11,100 km.[6] This model is the corporate jet version of the
The aircraft seats between 19 and 50 passengers but may be outfitted by the customers into any configuration. DC Aviation, UB Group, and
The A319CJ was used by the
ACJ320
The ACJ320 offered a range of 4,300 nmi or 7,800 km.[9] The A320 Prestige is offered as a variant for passengers who want more interior space than the A319 offers. It has a passenger capacity of 30, with two removable fuel tanks.[10] In 2018, its unit cost was $115M.[8]
ACJ321
The A321 is the largest narrow-body corporate jet with a full passenger range of 4,200 nmi (7,800 km).[11]
ACJ319neo/ACJ320neo
Two
The ACJ320neo first flight was on 16 November 2018, starting a short test programme for the extra fuel tanks and greater cabin pressurisation.[13] It was first delivered to Acropolis Aviation on 16 January 2019.[14] On 25 April 2019, the ACJ319neo completed its first flight, before a short test campaign and delivery to German K5 Aviation, outfitted with five ACTs.[15] The CFM Leap-powered ACJ319neo was certified by the EASA on 9 July.[16] In 2023, the equipped price of the ACJ319neo was $107.5M,[17] and $117M for the ACJ320neo.[18]
ACJ321LR
Long-range neo variant. The ACJ321LR has a range of 8,175 nmi (15,140 km) which is the longest range of any narrowbody plane. [citation needed]
ACJ TwoTwenty
In October 2020, Airbus announced an ACJ variant of the A220-100, to be known as the ACJ TwoTwenty, with a range of 5,650 nmi (10,460 km) and cabin space of 73 m2 (790 sq ft) for 18 passengers.[19] To increase its range the ACJ Two twenty is offered with up to five removable auxiliary centre tanks (ACT).[20]
Airbus expects to launch the ACJ TwoTwenty in the first quarter of 2023.[21] The ACJ TwoTwenty made its first flight on 14 December 2021, before delivery to Comlux to be outfitted with a VIP cabin in Indianapolis.[22] In 2022, its equipped price was $80M.[18]
Specifications
Variant | ACJ318[23] | ACJ319neo[24] | ACJ320neo[25] | ACJ321[11] | ACJ TwoTwenty[26][27][28] |
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VIP pax | 8 | 25 | 8 | 18 | |
Wingspan | 35.8 m (117 ft 5 in) | 35.1 m (115 ft 2 in) | |||
Height | 12.56 m (41 ft 2 in) | 11.76 m (38 ft 7 in) | 11.50 m (37 ft 9 in) | ||
Length | 31.45 m (103 ft 2 in) | 33.84 m (111 ft 0 in) | 37.57 m (123 ft 3 in) | 44.51 m (146 ft 0 in) | 35.00 m (114 ft 10 in) |
Fuselage width | 3.95 m (13 ft 0 in) | 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) | |||
Cabin height | 2.25 m (7 ft 5 in) | 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) | |||
Cabin length | 21.62 m (70 ft 11 in) | 24.01 m (78 ft 9 in) | 27.74 m (91 ft 0 in) | 34.44 m (113 ft 0 in) | 23.7 m (77 ft 9 in) |
Cabin width | 3.70 m (12 ft 2 in) | 3.28 m (10 ft 9 in) | |||
Cabin area | 74.2 m2 (799 sq ft) | 83 m2 (890 sq ft) | 96 m2 (1,030 sq ft) | 121 m2 (1,300 sq ft) | 73 m2 (790 sq ft) |
MTOW | 68.0 t (149,900 lb) | 78.2 t (172,000 lb) | 79.0 t (174,200 lb) | 93.5 t (206,000 lb) | 63.1t |
Maximum fuel | 24,210 L (6,400 US gal) | 37,400 L (9,900 US gal)[a] | 34,350 L (9,070 US gal)[b] | 32,900 L (8,700 US gal) | 28,570 L (7,550 US gal) |
Engines | CFM56-5B, 68.3 in (1.73 m) fan | ceo: CFM56-5B or IAE V2500A5, 63.5 in (1.61 m) fan neo: LEAP-1A or PW1100G |
Pratt & Whitney PW1500G | ||
Thrust (×2) | 96–106 kN (22,000–24,000 lbf) | 98.3 kN (22,100 lbf) | 98–120 kN (22,000–27,000 lbf) | 120–148 kN (27,000–33,000 lbf) | 84.1–103.6 kN (18,900–23,300 lbf) |
Max speed | Mach 0.82 (470 kn; 871 km/h) | ||||
Range | 7,800 km (4,200 nmi) | 12,500 km (6,750 nmi) | 11,100 km (6,000 nmi) | 7,800 km (4,200 nmi) | 10,460 km (5,650 nmi) |
Takeoff | 1,780 m (5,840 ft) | 1,850 m (6,070 ft) | 2,100 m (6,900 ft) | 2,430 m (7,970 ft) | 1,463 m (4,800 ft) |
Landing | 1,230 m (4,040 ft) | 1,360 m (4,460 ft) | 1,500 m (4,900 ft) | 1,630 m (5,350 ft) | 1,387 m (4,551 ft) |
Ceiling | 12,500 m (41,000 ft) | 11,900 m (39,000 ft) | 12,500 m (41,000 ft) |
Wide-body aircraft
The VIP widebodies are based on the
ACJ330-200
The A330-200 Prestige offers space for 60 passengers with a range of 8,300 nmi (15,400 km).
ACJ330neo
The ACJ330neo is based on the new A330neo with the "Harmony" cabin concept. It has a capacity of 25 passengers and a range of 10,400 nmi (19,260 km).
ACJ340-300
Based on Airbus' first four engine design, the
ACJ340-500
The ACJ340-500 is a longer-range complement to the A340-300 Prestige with a 10,000 nmi (19,000 km) range as a result of having a higher fuel capacity and an updated wing with increased span and area. It carries 75 passengers and can link almost any imaginable city pair on the globe. It is powered by four Rolls-Royce Trent 556 engines, each rated at 249 kN (56,000 lbf).
ACJ340-600
The ACJ340-600 is a version of the A340-600 with range increased to 8,500 nmi (15,700 km).
ACJ350
The A330 and A340 successor
ACJ380-800
One executive variant of the
As of May 2018[update], plans to retrofit one of the first A380s to be retired from service with Singapore Airlines as a business jet were reported to be "at a very advanced stage". Refitting a retired A380 would cost less than buying a new A330 or Boeing 777 business jet.[35]
Specifications
Variant | ACJ330neo[36] | ACJ340[37] | ACJ350[38] | ACJ380[39] |
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Typical VIP pax | 25 | 50 | ||
Wingspan | 60.3 m (198 ft) | 63.45 m (208.2 ft) | 64.75 m (212.4 ft) | 79.75 m (261.6 ft) |
Height | 17.73 m (58.2 ft) | 17.53 m (57.5 ft) | 17.05 m (55.9 ft) | 24.09 m (79.0 ft) |
Length | 58.37 m (191.5 ft) | 67.93 m (222.9 ft) | 66.8 m (219 ft) | 72.72 m (238.6 ft) |
Cabin Length | 45.00 m (147.64 ft) | 54.00 m (177.17 ft) | 51 m (167 ft) | 44.90, 43.93 m (147.3, 144.1 ft) |
Cabin area | 215.6 m2 (2,321 sq ft) | 258.5 m2 (2,782 sq ft) | 270 m2 (2,900 sq ft) | 305, 249 m2 (3,280, 2,680 sq ft) |
Fuselage Width | 5.64 m (222 in) | 5.96 m (235 in) | 7.14 m (281 in) | |
Cabin width × height |
5.27×2.41 m (207×95 in) | 5.61×2.43 m (221×96 in) | 6.54×2.33, 5.75×2.29 m 257×92, 226×90 in | |
MTOW | 242 t (534,000 lb) | 380 t (840,000 lb) | 280 t (620,000 lb) | 560 t (1,230,000 lb) |
Max fuel | 139.09 m3 (36,740 US gal) | 215.26 m3 (56,870 US gal) | 165 m3 (44,000 US gal) | 324.56 m3 (85,740 US gal) |
Unit thrust | 303–316 kN (68,000–71,000 lbf) | 235–249 kN (53,000–56,000 lbf) | 374 kN (84,000 lbf) | 311 kN (70,000 lbf) |
Max speed | Mach 0.86 (493 kn; 914 km/h) | Mach 0.89 (511 kn; 945 km/h) | ||
Range | 18,612 km (10,050 nmi) | 18,300 km (9,900 nmi) | 20,000 km (11,000 nmi) | 17,500 km (9,400 nmi) |
Takeoff | 2,770 m (9,090 ft) | 3,180 m (10,430 ft) | 2,200 m (7,200 ft) | 2,880 m (9,450 ft) |
Landing | 1,730 m (5,680 ft) | 1,960 m (6,430 ft) | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | 2,030 m (6,660 ft) |
Service ceiling | 12,500 m (41,000 ft) | 13,100 m (43,000 ft) |
Orders, deliveries, and operators
Aircraft | A220 -100 |
A220 -300 |
A318 | A319 | A319 neo |
A320 | A320 neo |
A321 | A321 neo |
A300 | A310 | A330 -200 |
A330 neo |
A340 -2/300 |
A340 -5/600 |
A350 -900 |
A350 -1000 |
A380 -800 |
All |
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Ordered | 6 | 2 | 20 | 77 | 6 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 69 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 237 |
Delivered | 0 | 0 | 20 | 77 | 3 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 60 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 210 |
Operated | 0 | 0 | 20 | 74 | 3 | 29 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 62 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 236 |
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Notes
See also
- Environmental impact of aviation– Effect of emissions from aircraft engines