A321 vs A330
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 million |
| European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 2 November 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 1577 units |
| Average unit price | $260 million |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h |
| Operational range | 5,930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 59.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 13,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 119,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 32,659 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or A330?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the A330's 0 km/h, a difference of 871 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or A330?
The A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or A330?
The A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or A330?
The A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or A330?
The A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the A321's 37.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or A330?
The A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the A321 at $120 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or A330?
The A330 entered service first in 1994, 0 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or A330?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,577 units of the A330.