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Airbus A321 vs BD-700 Global Express

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
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Specifications
Airbus A321 BD-700 Global Express
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 27 February 1987 13 October 1996
Year introduced 1994 1999
Number produced 2917 units 816 units
Average unit price $120 million $25 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 29.0 m
Height 11.8 m 7.3 m
Length 37.6 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 11,100 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 45,132 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 22,566 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 3,345 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the BD-700 Global Express are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 11,100 km for the BD-700 Global Express. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,000 m for the Airbus A321.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 816 for the BD-700 Global Express. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $25M for the BD-700 Global Express. The Airbus A321 first flew 9 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1987 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 5 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.