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Airbus A321 vs An-124 Condor

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Antonov An-124 Condor military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇷🇺 An-124 Condor
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Specifications
Airbus A321 An-124 Condor
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 27 February 1987 26 December 1982
Year introduced 1994 1986
Number produced 2917 units 55 units
Average unit price $120 million $100 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 628.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 73.3 m
Height 11.8 m 20.8 m
Length 37.6 m 69.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 865 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 3,700 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 405,000 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 175,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 4 x 5,850 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the An-124 Condor are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 865 km/h for the An-124 Condor. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 3,700 km for the An-124 Condor. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,000 m for the An-124 Condor. At 405,000 kg MTOW, the An-124 Condor is 5.2x the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 55 for the An-124 Condor. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $100M for the An-124 Condor. The An-124 Condor first flew 5 years before the Airbus A321 (1982 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or An-124 Condor?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the An-124 Condor's 865 km/h, a difference of 6 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or An-124 Condor?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the An-124 Condor's 3,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or An-124 Condor?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-124 Condor's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 405,000 kg compared to the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor is longer at 69.0 meters compared to the Airbus A321's 37.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or An-124 Condor?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the An-124 Condor at $100 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or An-124 Condor?
The An-124 Condor entered service first in 1986, 8 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or An-124 Condor?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 55 units of the An-124 Condor.