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Airbus A321 vs BAe 146

Airbus A321 vs BAe 146 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 789 km/h, range 5,930 vs 3,650 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 42,184 kg, built 2,917 vs 387 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
BAe 146 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 BAe 146
Specifications
Airbus A321 BAe 146
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus British Aerospace
First flight 27 February 1987 3 September 1981
Year introduced 1994 1983
Number produced 2917 units 387 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 77.3 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 26.3 m
Height 11.8 m 8.6 m
Length 37.6 m 28.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 789 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 3,650 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 42,184 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 24,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 4 x 31 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or BAe 146?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the BAe 146's 789 km/h, a difference of 82 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or BAe 146?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the BAe 146's 3,650 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or BAe 146?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the BAe 146's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or BAe 146?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the BAe 146's 42,184 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or BAe 146?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the BAe 146's 28.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or BAe 146?
The BAe 146 entered service first in 1983, 11 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or BAe 146?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 387 units of the BAe 146.