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Airbus A319 CJ vs Tu-214

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ Tu-214
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Tupolev
First flight 25 August 1995 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1995 1996
Number produced 1499 units 89 units
Average unit price $80 million $65 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 41.8 m
Height 11.8 m 13.9 m
Length 33.8 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the Tu-214 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 900 km/h for the Tu-214. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214. The Tu-214 operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 89 for the Tu-214. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $65M for the Tu-214. The Airbus A319 CJ first flew 1 years before the Tu-214 (1995 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or Tu-214?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the Tu-214's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 110,750 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is longer at 46.1 meters compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 33.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or Tu-214?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the Tu-214 at $65 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or Tu-214?
The Airbus A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 1 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or Tu-214?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214.