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Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-232 (N631NK) in retro blue livery captured on approach – a throwback to pre-yellow fleet days.
© Raid_nations02
Spotter's notes
This livery and older color scheme for Spirit Airlines is seldom seen nowadays, as Spirit has moved entirely to its yellow branding.
Aircraft identity
Registration
N631NK
ICAO Type
A320
Model
A320-232
Manufacturer
Airbus
Airline
Spirit Airlines
Airline Code
NKS / NK
Livery
Spirit Airlines (old blue livery)
Military
Civilian
Technicals
Engine
IAE V2527-A5
Thrust
111 kN (24,900 lbf) per engine
Wingspan
34.1 meters
Length
37.6 meters
Height
11.8 meters
MTOW
77,000 kg
Range
6,112 km
Capacity
180 passengers
Cruise Speed
828 km/h
Noise Rating
ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (around 84-85 dB on takeoff)
