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Airbus A319 CJ vs Quest Kodiak

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
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🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Quest
First flight 25 August 1995 16 October 2004
Year introduced 1995 2008
Number produced 1499 units 300 units
Average unit price $80 million $3 million
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 13.7 m
Height 11.8 m -- m
Length 33.8 m -- m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 7,620 m
Empty weight 42,300 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf --
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Overview

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

The Airbus A319 CJ reaches 870 km/h — 2.6:1 the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 2,096 km for the Quest Kodiak. The Quest Kodiak operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 300 for the Quest Kodiak. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $3M for the Quest Kodiak. The Airbus A319 CJ first flew 9 years before the Quest Kodiak (1995 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 531 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the Quest Kodiak's 2,096 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 13 years before the Quest Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 300 units of the Quest Kodiak.