A321NEO, A321LR, And A321XLR - What Are ALL The Differences?

On the surface, the A321neo has just a few versions - the basic A321neo, the longer-range A321LR, and the extra-long-range A321XLR. Their marketing names essentially tell us that range is the key difference - but what does this look like on a technical level? Are there more variations with the A321neo?
Let’s take an in-depth look for today’s video.
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[@normanmcleod7169]

One of your best posting in recent times!

[@aydoyt]

One thing you forgot to mention was that there is a version of the XLR known as the -271NY yet to be certified by EASA. You made it look like the XLR only comes with LEAP engines.

[@planelover234]

Everybody knows XLR will have the GTF. But the variant is not mentioned on EASA as the variant isn't certified yet. EASA only have data of certified planes.

[@AdditionalAccountRequirement]

It would not surprise me for the GTF to take longer to take longer because the reliability is poor. Only Embraer is lucky for the variant of it they chose but it still wears out far too quickly compared to the CF34 on the E1 even as the airframe doesn’t need as much with the improvements done

[@pmbuthia4210]

nice to atlest now understand the different variants of the A321neo

[@jdf1stats]

I noticed the differences but never had a good idea, thanks for the great video. For me, you guys are #1 in commercial aviation. Keep it up! 👌

[@stradivarioushardhiantz5179]

Looking forward to Possibility of an 8000nm ACJ321XLR

[@managed9348]

Will you buy it?

[@mandandi]

​@@managed9348The mafia

[@NicotineRosberg]

I actually learned something. Not very often simply flying teaches me something

[@sebastianhyz]

The marketing name A321LR only refers to the 3-ACT variant of the A321neo family, the 0/1/2-ACT variants are all marketed as A321neo. A321XLR are the ones with a huge RCT in the back and 0/1 ACT in the front cargo hold. So at the end, there’re 6 different fuel tank configurations in the order book of AIRBUS.

[@Benjourney_th]

I waiting for this vid since last year!

[@ahmadzahid266]

when an A321LR and ACF launched around the same time i was confused about NX meaning, all A321LR are A321neo ACF but not all A321neo ACF are LR, the new information i just know it the A321LR it's just additional fuel tank added to aircraft and it can convert it to regular or long range Variant. the A321XLR the fuel tank it's a part of aircraft's fuselage so it's have a separate certification than other A321neos

[@seagullsbtn]

SF needs to do an article on the GTF v Leap A, problems and decisions that airlines that have to make.

[@Rasscasse]

Interesting stuff thanks SF 👍

[@HugoAelbrecht]

I believe that Airbus should fit the XLR landing gear on the LR too, increasing the MTOW to 101 tonnes. This would make it the third Airbus where the MTOW is more than twice the empty weight. (the other 2 being the A380 and the A350-1000). Not a single Boeing passenger aircraft does that.

[@EuropeanRailfanAlt]

A321neo: I have the most variants! 737: May I remind I have 16 variants?

[@planelover234]

fr

[@tailsorange2872]

Wrong: 737-100 737-200 737-300 737-400 737-500 737-600 737-700 737-700ER 737-800 737-900 737-900ER 737 NG BBJ 1 (737-700 Business) 737 NG BBJ 2 (737-800 Business) 737 NG BBJ 3 (737-900 Business) 737 derived P-8 Poseidon 737 derived E-7 AEW Wedgetail 737 MAX 7 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 9 737 MAX 10 737 MAX BBJs 24 Variants in total.

[@EuropeanRailfanAlt]

@@tailsorange2872 Tbf I only thought of passenger variants

[@itsme-vw5yo]

Dis u ever considered to write just the plane who is still available? I mean sure 737 have a lot of variants but are they available now? Retired planes don't count

[@NicotineRosberg]

@@planelover234 Real

[@ziaurkhan9908]

*Video Idea* Do a ranked list of Airlines with most seats. All Airline size lists look at number of aircraft but not the total number seats IN them. Plenty of Airlines have hundreds of 150 seater planes, especially in North America. While a few Airlines have a few hundred very large planes with 300+ seats. Ranking Airlines by seats would be another angle of looking at the industry.

[@Nexus_A350XWB]

A321neo family is confusing 😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@robp4682]

Well done

[@Tina-d8f]

That was really interesting.

[@wadehiggins1114]

Very informative

[@IvanTheGeneral-xe1ct]

You make great videos 👍👍

[@kennedyspace1159]

Yea so thats why atleast say Indigo has 2 types of a321neo Well the general public doesn't know But yea they have a 222 seater version and one with 232 seats So thats gotta do with the these different door configs

[@nightowldickson]

You'd hope that ground service equipment dont run into the XLR rear centre tank. Usually when GSE runs into fuselage they can leave some nasty damage and it wouldnt surprise me that fuel leak would occur.

[@AdditionalAccountRequirement]

Its all in the fuel tanks except the XLR gets single slotted flaps to save weight. The latter 2 with the fuel tanks occupy space that would used for cargo and in the case of the XLR they actually needed to minimise a potential fire risk after concerns to address it were raised by the EASA and Boeing ironically from using past experience lessons learned before Airbus got competitive. It’ll have to be the last sub variant or it’ll be more compromised than the 737 Max 10 which strangely airlines aren’t bothered by

[@EpicThe112]

How come there is no A321-272/A321-271NY version listed? In the Philippines the operator for that is Cebu Pacific.

[@VictorSilva-qf2tu]

So how do we tell apart a regular A321NEO from a A321LR as they both can be listed as A321NX ?

[@kleeblattchen38]

whats exactly the difference between the optional center tanks on the LR‘s and „integrated“ center tank on the XLR‘s?

[@marisbrenards6665]

I am still confused what are the differences in -251, 252 and 253... The same with pw engines.

[@Nexus_A350XWB]

CFM Engines -251 Powered by LEAP-1A32 (In-between) -252 Powered by LEAP-1A30 (Less Powerful) -253 Powered by LEAP-1A33 (More Powerful) PW Engines -271 Powered by PW1133G-JM (More Powerful) -272 Powered by PW1130G-JM (Less Powerful)

[@chucky6187]

Different power rating of the engine variant

[@Skylyw]

251 is for CFM engines and 271 is for PW engines and 252,253 etc is basically a modification with the engine. 251 means that the aircraft uses CFMI LEAP-1A32 engines while 252 means that it uses LEAP-1A30 engines and 253 means that it uses CFMI LEAP-1A33 engines. Sorry if I have bad English it’s not my first language

[@karlp8484]

It just demonstates the flexibility of the overall design. Airbus has an A320 for you. That Frankenstein B737 MAX just can't compete it's a modified 1967 design that doesn't even have FBW.

[@TP-1234]

I love airbus

[@planelover234]

I love Boeing.

[@AbdullahNajib-b9z]

​@@planelover234me too

[@wadehiggins1114]

Same here

[@Flyingprussureizedtube]

I love both.

[@EuropeanRailfanAlt]

@@Flyingprussureizedtube Same

[@fduran6993]

If there is 12 k liters adicional fuel tank, the mtow should increase in almost 12 ton. Am I right?

[@ritobs]

the a319neo EXSITS?

[@astgafl4427]

I did not know the emergency exit stuff

[@AdditionalAccountRequirement]

The one with all exits enabled is what Boeing first started using before Airbus in the 737-900ER thats also used by default on the high density 737 Max 8-200 and found on some Max 9’s if the capacity by an airline warrants it instead of a plug for meeting the 90 second rule Whether it’ll be default for the 10 is a bit of mystery but again it’ll probably be similar to with the 9

[@rarity06]

Xlr have long fuel tank on bottom but if you look to the qr livery xlr its not even had long tank

[@qtdcanada]

Glad that the EASA did NOT subscribe to the American philosophy of letting plane makers regulate themselves! EASA continues to retain technical expertise & competence, with sufficient funding from European governments, to scrutinize proposals, safety features and enforce safety regulations! The FAA has been finding out that the 'laissez faire' approach, spearheaded in the 1980's deregulation wave, spells long-lasting troubles. In some ways, it didn't have a choice as congress continued to cut back funding to keep it operational at a (deservedly) high level.

[@SamanBeachHikkaduwa]

🤔

[@Tpr_1808]

They all look the same anyways

[@AbdullahNajib-b9z]

For once I will agree with you

[@ekuche8335]

It’s literally in the name of each plane!

[@jisunzhoque]

Second???

[@caroymotovlogadventure]

second

[@anjingUK]

Very interesting video👌🏼

[@fahadmahmood3010]

First???

[@AbdullahNajib-b9z]

A similarity is that they are all inferior to the max.

[@moekitsune]

Who cares? Why do people fanboy over Airbus and Boeing?

[@AbdullahNajib-b9z]

​@@moekitsunewhat is your problem with that?

[@chiad25]

Who will take the troll-bait?

[@Harry-A321NEO]

@@moekitsunepersonal preference

[@AbdullahNajib-b9z]

@@chiad25 who are you saying that to?