320 vs 321 MTOW
Why can the A321 carry 16T more than the 320 given that they have the same wing? I'm sure there's a very logical and sound reason but I'd like to know what specifically allows for this increase in the T/O weight?
Looking at the 321 the big differences are:
1. Double Slotted Flaps
2. Length (different weight distribution)
3. Slightly more powerful engines
There's nothing else I can really think of. L/G?
I'm asking this because with the new sharklets Airbus is touting an increase of MTOW for 320 to 80T.
Last edited by Airmann; 4th March 2013 at 12:56.