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Airbus A319 CJ vs An-225 Cossack

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Antonov An-225 Cossack military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦🇷🇺 An-225 Cossack
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ An-225 Cossack
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇦 Ukraine🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 25 August 1995 21 December 1988
Year introduced 1995 1989
Number produced 1499 units 1 units
Average unit price $80 million $250 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 905.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 88.4 m
Height 11.8 m 18.1 m
Length 33.8 m 84.0 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 15,400 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 640,000 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 285,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf 6 x 3,901 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the An-225 Cossack are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 850 km/h for the An-225 Cossack. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 15,400 km for the An-225 Cossack. The An-225 Cossack 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 1 for the An-225 Cossack. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $250M for the An-225 Cossack. The An-225 Cossack first flew 7 years before the Airbus A319 CJ (1988 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or An-225 Cossack?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the An-225 Cossack's 850 km/h, a difference of 20 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 11,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack 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 An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 33.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Airbus A319 CJ at $80 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack entered service first in 1989, 6 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or An-225 Cossack?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.