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What made the A320neo more Favourable than a Boeing 737 800?
Thanks to the wider cabin, reduced cabin-wall curvature and better-placed windows, the Airbus offers a more comfortable ride than the 737, all else being equal.
Is A320neo better than 737 MAX?
With a top-down perspective, we can see that the Airbus A320neo carries two more passengers than the 737 MAX 9, which in turn flies 50 NM more than the Airbus model. Looking at the specifics, we can see that the Boeing 737 MAX beats the A320 with a higher max payload (46,040 lb vs 44,100 lb) and a higher thrust power.
Does the A320 have MCAS?
The reason that the A320NEO does not need a system like MCAS is because the engines have the necessary clearance under the wing and are in a position that does not negatively affect flight characteristics.
Is the 737 MAX fuel efficient?
Advanced Winglet Saves More Fuel The new 737 MAX AT winglet is the most efficient ever designed for a production airplane, because of the combination of advanced design and manufacturing techniques allow for natural laminar flow.
Why do we need mcas on Boeing 737 MAX?
We read that MCAS on the Boeing 737 MAX was needed because of the new, bigger, heavier engines of the MAX compared to the previous 737 versions. The closest equivalent to MCAS on the Airbus A320 NEO is the alpha protection even if they are not the same.
Why does the A320neo not need MCAS?
The reason that the A320NEO does not need a system like MCAS is because the engines have the necessary clearance under the wing and are in a position that does not negatively affect flight characteristics. Thanks for contributing an answer to Aviation Stack Exchange!
How is the 737 different from the A320?
The A320 and 737 have very different flight control architectures. The 737 has physical cables that transmit pilot (or autopilot) input directly to the hydraulic actuators. This was common in the 1960’s when the airplane was first designed. This means that the airplane handling comes down to the aerodynamics and the pilot input.
Is the Airbus A320 a fly by wire aircraft?
Airbus A320 was designed as a fly by wire aircraft, from the get-go, the Boeing 737 was designed in a different era, and manual mode had no real computer control (except automatic trims & MCAS). Additionally, there may be differences in the sensor/computer architecture etc.