A321 vs An-24 Coke

Overview

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 πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί 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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦ 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 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 34.1 m β—‰
Height 11.8 m β—‰
Length 37.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 871 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,930 km β—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf β—‰
Wing area 75.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 29.2 m β—‰
Height 8.3 m β—‰
Length 23.5 m β—‰
Maximum speed 485 km/h β—‰
Operational range 2,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 8,400 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight 13,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 938 kW β—‰

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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.