A321 vs An-72/74 Coaler
The A321 and the An-72/74 Coaler are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Antonov respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 4,800 km for the An-72/74 Coaler. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,600 m for the An-72/74 Coaler. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 2.2x the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 195 for the An-72/74 Coaler. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-72/74 Coaler first flew 10 years before the A321 (1977 vs 1987).
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| 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 |
| Ukrainian transport jet, recognized for Cold War era service, notably deployed for freight, troop transport, and Antarctic operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇳 Ex-USSR |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 22 December 1977 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 195 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 98.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 28.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 700 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 34,800 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 19,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 8,385 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 700 km/h, a difference of 171 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 11,600 meters (38,057 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 28.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the An-72/74 Coaler at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler entered service first in 1985, 9 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.