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. | |
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| 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. | |
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| 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.