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Airbus A321 vs An-72/74 Coaler

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Antonov An-72/74 Coaler military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Airbus A321 An-72/74 Coaler
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Ex-USSR
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Antonov
First flight 27 February 1987 22 December 1977
Year introduced 1994 1985
Number produced 2917 units 195 units
Average unit price $120 million $25 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 98.6 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 31.9 m
Height 11.8 m 8.7 m
Length 37.6 m 28.1 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 700 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 11,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 34,800 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 19,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 6,516 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 vs 700 km/h for the An-72/74 Coaler. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 4,800 km for the An-72/74 Coaler. The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 is 2.2:1 the An-72/74 Coaler's 34,800 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 195 for the An-72/74 Coaler. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $25M for the An-72/74 Coaler. The An-72/74 Coaler first flew 10 years before the Airbus A321 (1977 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the An-72/74 Coaler's 28.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The An-72/74 Coaler entered service first in 1985, 9 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or An-72/74 Coaler?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 195 units of the An-72/74 Coaler.