A321 vs An-24 Coke

The A321 and the An-24 Coke are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 485 km/h for the An-24 Coke. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,400 km for the An-24 Coke. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 8,400 m for the An-24 Coke. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1,367 for the An-24 Coke. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $8M for the An-24 Coke. The An-24 Coke first flew 28 years before the A321 (1959 vs 1987).

European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
Airbus A321 Transport profile drawing
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
Soviet regional turboprop, noteworthy for widespread civilian and military usage during the Cold War era.
Antonov An-24 Coke Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov
First flight 20 October 1959
Year introduced 1962
Number produced 1367 units
Average unit price $8 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 â—‰
Operational range 5,930 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰
Wing area 75.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 29.2 m â—‰
Height 8.3 m â—‰
Length 23.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 485 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,400 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,876 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or An-24 Coke?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the An-24 Coke's 485 km/h, a difference of 386 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or An-24 Coke?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the An-24 Coke's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or An-24 Coke?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-24 Coke's 8,400 meters (27,559 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or An-24 Coke?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the An-24 Coke's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or An-24 Coke?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the An-24 Coke's 23.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or An-24 Coke?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the An-24 Coke at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or An-24 Coke?
The An-24 Coke entered service first in 1962, 32 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or An-24 Coke?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,367 units of the An-24 Coke.