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Airbus A319 CJ vs Airbus A321

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ Airbus A321
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Airbus
First flight 25 August 1995 27 February 1987
Year introduced 1995 1994
Number produced 1499 units 2917 units
Average unit price $80 million $120 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 122.6 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 34.1 m
Height 11.8 m 11.8 m
Length 33.8 m 37.6 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 871 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 5,930 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 78,000 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 42,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf 2 x 5,670 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the Airbus A321 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Airbus respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 871 km/h for the Airbus A321. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 5,930 km for the Airbus A321. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 2,917 for the Airbus A321. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $120M for the Airbus A321. The Airbus A321 first flew 8 years before the Airbus A319 CJ (1987 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A321?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A321?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A321?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A321?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A321?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 33.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A321?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Airbus A319 CJ at $80 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A321?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 1 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or Airbus A321?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,499 units of the Airbus A319 CJ.