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Airbus A321 vs An-225 Cossack

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Antonov An-225 Cossack military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦🇷🇺 An-225 Cossack
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Specifications
Airbus A321 An-225 Cossack
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇦 Ukraine🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 27 February 1987 21 December 1988
Year introduced 1994 1989
Number produced 2917 units 1 units
Average unit price $120 million $250 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 905.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 88.4 m
Height 11.8 m 18.1 m
Length 37.6 m 84.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 850 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 15,400 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 640,000 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 285,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 6 x 3,901 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the An-225 Cossack are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 850 km/h for the An-225 Cossack. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 15,400 km for the An-225 Cossack. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 12,000 m for the An-225 Cossack. At 640,000 kg MTOW, the An-225 Cossack is 8.2x the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1 for the An-225 Cossack. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $250M for the An-225 Cossack. The Airbus A321 first flew 1 years before the An-225 Cossack (1987 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or An-225 Cossack?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the An-225 Cossack's 850 km/h, a difference of 21 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a longer range at 15,400 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 640,000 kg compared to the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is longer at 84.0 meters compared to the Airbus A321's 37.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack is more expensive at approximately $250 million per unit compared to the Airbus A321 at $120 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or An-225 Cossack?
The An-225 Cossack entered service first in 1989, 5 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or An-225 Cossack?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1 units of the An-225 Cossack.