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Airbus A321 vs Airbus A330 MRTT

Airbus A321 vs Airbus A330 MRTT at a glance — top speed 871 vs 880 km/h, range 5,930 vs 14,800 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 233,000 kg, built 2,917 vs 66 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Airbus A330 MRTT military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Airbus A330 MRTT
Specifications
Airbus A321 Airbus A330 MRTT
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Airbus
First flight 27 February 1987 30 September 2016
Year introduced 1994 2011
Number produced 2917 units 66 units
Average unit price $120 million $275 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 362.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 60.3 m
Height 11.8 m 17.4 m
Length 37.6 m 58.8 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 880 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 14,800 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 233,000 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 125,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 320 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is faster with a maximum speed of 880 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a longer range at 14,800 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 233,000 kg compared to the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is longer at 58.8 meters compared to the Airbus A321's 37.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A330 MRTT is more expensive at approximately $275 million per unit compared to the Airbus A321 at $120 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 17 years before the Airbus A330 MRTT which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Airbus A330 MRTT?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 66 units of the Airbus A330 MRTT.