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Airbus A321 vs ATR-42

Airbus A321 vs ATR-42 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 556 km/h, range 5,930 vs 1,326 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 18,600 kg, built 2,917 vs 497 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42
Specifications
Airbus A321 ATR-42
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus ATR
First flight 27 February 1987 16 August 1984
Year introduced 1994 1985
Number produced 2917 units 497 units
Average unit price $120 million $20 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 54.5 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 24.6 m
Height 11.8 m 7.6 m
Length 37.6 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,326 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 18,600 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 11,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 1,790 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or ATR-42?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the ATR-42's 556 km/h, a difference of 315 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or ATR-42?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or ATR-42?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or ATR-42?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the ATR-42's 18,600 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or ATR-42?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the ATR-42's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or ATR-42?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the ATR-42 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or ATR-42?
The ATR-42 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 ATR-42?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.