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Airbus A321 vs Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Beechcraft
First flight 27 February 1987 3 September 1982
Year introduced 1994 1984
Number produced 2917 units 695 units
Average unit price $120 million $5 million
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 17.6 m
Height 11.8 m 4.7 m
Length 37.6 m 17.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 530 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 2,778 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 7,765 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 4,733 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 478 kW
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Overview

The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 vs 530 km/h for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,778 km for the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner. The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 is 10:1 the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 7,765 kg.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 2,778 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner's 17.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 695 units of the Beechcraft 1900 Beechliner.