Performance wise which is best B737,B757 or A320,A321
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Slightly off topic, but from a Cabin Crew point of view, the 757 is far nicer to work on than ANY of the Airbus family. Things in the right place, and so on.
However, opportunities to fly the 757 are getting less and less, but A321 more and more.
However, opportunities to fly the 757 are getting less and less, but A321 more and more.
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From an ATC side of things I'd say the newest B737's. The 757's maybe quick in the cruise but the 737-700/800 aren't far off the pace, and the 73's seem to expedite at ANY level fantastically and instantly. As for the 757-300, A320, and A321, i don't think they will ever know 'expedite' once above FL250, they hardly even know 'climb'. I don't know what the max. cruise levels are for each, but invaribly the B737's request higher than any of the rest on all days, but also understand this is economy from time to time.
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From my username, you can no doubt work out which type I currently fly. I personally think that although the airbus is a little underpowered compared to the boeing, it is a lovely machine to fly.
But on the other hand, I can't wait to have the opportunity to get a boeing on my licence.
What I can't stand is this point of view you get from some people IF IT AIN'T BOEING I AIN'T GOING or vice versa. It seems a little narrow minded. As they both have their selling points.
But on the other hand, I can't wait to have the opportunity to get a boeing on my licence.
What I can't stand is this point of view you get from some people IF IT AIN'T BOEING I AIN'T GOING or vice versa. It seems a little narrow minded. As they both have their selling points.
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The Boeings are my choice performance wise. The 320 & 321 types are dogs performance wise in the takeoff and climb sector. They are also slow to descend due to the very high idle thrust required to provide a reasonable spool up time in flight The 319 does have adequate performance.
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You do wonder if a bit more fuel capacity on the 757 would rejuvenate the aircraft. With a max RTOW of 115.6 tonnes another 6 to 8 tonnes of extra fuel would make it a lovely "long and thin" aircraft, ideal for 180 pax. from the UK to the Caribbean. Boeing seem to have given up on the type.
