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Airbus A321 vs An-32 Cline

Airbus A321 vs An-32 Cline at a glance — top speed 871 vs 530 km/h, range 5,930 vs 1,400 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 28,500 kg, built 2,917 vs 373 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Antonov An-32 Cline military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-32 Cline
Specifications
Airbus A321 An-32 Cline
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇦 Ukraine
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 27 February 1987 9 July 1976
Year introduced 1994 1982
Number produced 2917 units 373 units
Average unit price $120 million $15 million
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 29.2 m
Height 11.8 m 8.8 m
Length 37.6 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 530 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,400 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 28,500 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 16,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 3,812 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or An-32 Cline?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the An-32 Cline's 530 km/h, a difference of 341 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or An-32 Cline?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the An-32 Cline's 1,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or An-32 Cline?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-32 Cline's 9,000 meters (29,527 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or An-32 Cline?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the An-32 Cline's 28,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or An-32 Cline?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the An-32 Cline's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or An-32 Cline?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the An-32 Cline at $15 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or An-32 Cline?
The An-32 Cline entered service first in 1982, 12 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or An-32 Cline?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 373 units of the An-32 Cline.