A321 vs Be-200

The A321 and the Be-200 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Beriev respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 700 km/h for the Be-200. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,100 km for the Be-200. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 8,000 m for the Be-200. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 19 for the Be-200. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $67M for the Be-200. The A321 first flew 11 years before the Be-200 (1987 vs 1998).

European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
Airbus A321 Transport profile drawing
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
Russian amphibious aircraft, deployed for aerial firefighting and search & rescue operations, developed in the late '90s.
Beriev Be-200 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beriev
First flight 24 September 1998
Year introduced 2003
Number produced 19 units
Average unit price $67 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 117.4 m² ◉
Wingspan 32.8 m â—‰
Height 8.9 m â—‰
Length 31.4 m â—‰
Maximum speed 700 km/h â—‰
Operational range 2,100 km â—‰
Service ceiling 8,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 41,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 27,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 7,500 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or Be-200?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Be-200's 700 km/h, a difference of 171 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Be-200?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Be-200's 2,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Be-200?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Be-200's 8,000 meters (26,246 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Be-200?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Be-200's 41,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Be-200?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Be-200's 31.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Be-200?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Be-200 at $67 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Be-200?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 9 years before the Be-200 which entered service in 2003.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Be-200?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 19 units of the Be-200.