A321 vs Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner

Overview

The A321 and the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,778 km for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 10:1 the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,765 kg.

The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 695 for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $5M for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner first flew 5 years before the A321 (1982 vs 1987).

A321

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
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Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner

American regional airliner, extensively deployed domestically and internationally since the 1980s for passenger and freight transportation.
Beechcraft Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft
First flight 3 September 1982
Year introduced 1984
Number produced 695 units
Average unit price $5 million
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A321

Wing area 122.6 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m ◉
Height 11.8 m ◉
Length 37.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 871 km/h ◉
Operational range 5,930 km ◉
Service ceiling 12,000 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg ◉
Empty weight 42,600 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf ◉

Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 17.6 m ◉
Height 4.7 m ◉
Length 17.6 m ◉
Maximum speed 530 km/h ◉
Operational range 2,778 km ◉
Service ceiling 7,620 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 7,765 kg ◉
Empty weight 4,733 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 478 kW ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 530 km/h, a difference of 341 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 2,778 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,765 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 695 units of the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.

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