NG Models NG15059

NG models NG15059 is a 1/400 scale diecast model of the Airbus A320-251N (-51: CFM International CFM LEAP-1A26, -N: New Engine Option), registration VH-A5A in Jetstar livery.

Jetstar Airways

Jetstar Airways is an Australian low-cost airline founded in 2003 by Qantas Airways. The airline operates both domestic and international services.

Airbus A320

The Airbus A320 is a short-to-medium-range, narrow-bodied, twin-engine jet airliner. It is the first member of the A320 family, which also includes the A318, A319, A320, A321, and the ACJ business jet. The first flight took place on February 22, 1987, and it entered service with Air France in April 1988. The A320 introduced several advancements to commercial aviation, including digital fly-by-wire flight control systems, side-stick controls, and a fully glass cockpit.

The aircraft was manufactured in two variants: the A320-100, of which only 21 units were built, and the A320-200, which features increased fuel capacity and wingtip fences. In December 2010, Airbus launched the A320neo (New Engine Option), which features more efficient engines, airframe improvements, and winglets.

The cockpit crew consists of two pilots, and the passenger cabin can accommodate around 150 passengers, arranged in two classes with four seats per row. The A320 is powered by two CFM International CFM56 engines or International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500, which are high-bypass turbofan engines. Additionally, the A320neo utilises either the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G or CFM International LEAP-1A engines, offering lower maintenance costs and approximately 15% better fuel economy.