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Airbus A319 CJ vs C-27J Spartan

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ C-27J Spartan
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Leonardo
First flight 25 August 1995 24 September 1999
Year introduced 1995 2006
Number produced 1499 units 117 units
Average unit price $80 million $31.7 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 28.7 m
Height 11.8 m 9.6 m
Length 33.8 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 602 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 1,759 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 32,500 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 17,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 2 x 3,458 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the C-27J Spartan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Leonardo respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 602 km/h for the C-27J Spartan. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 1,759 km for the C-27J Spartan. The C-27J Spartan operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 117 for the C-27J Spartan. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $31.7M for the C-27J Spartan. The Airbus A319 CJ first flew 4 years before the C-27J Spartan (1995 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the C-27J Spartan's 602 km/h, a difference of 268 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the C-27J Spartan at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 11 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 117 units of the C-27J Spartan.