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Airbus A319 CJ vs VC-25 "Air Force One"

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Boeing VC-25 "Air Force One" military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VC-25 "Air Force One"
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ VC-25 "Air Force One"
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 25 August 1995 1 September 1989
Year introduced 1995 1990
Number produced 1499 units 2 units
Average unit price $80 million $325 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 59.6 m
Height 11.8 m 19.3 m
Length 33.8 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 12,600 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the VC-25 "Air Force One" are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 1,014 km/h for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 12,600 km for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The VC-25 "Air Force One" operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 2 for the VC-25 "Air Force One". Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $325M for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The VC-25 "Air Force One" first flew 6 years before the Airbus A319 CJ (1989 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 144 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a longer range at 12,600 km compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 11,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 33.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is more expensive at approximately $325 million per unit compared to the Airbus A319 CJ at $80 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" entered service first in 1990, 5 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 2 units of the VC-25 "Air Force One".