A321 vs Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Overview
The A321 and the Beechcraft 390 Premier I are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Beechcraft respectively.
Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 841 km/h for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,519 km for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. The Beechcraft 390 Premier I operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 14:1 the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.
The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 292 for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $5M for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. The A321 first flew 11 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I (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 |
| American business jet, produced in the late 20th century, utilized globally primarily in aial ambulance and executive transport roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Beechcraft |
| First flight | 22 December 1998 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 292 units |
| Average unit price | $5 million |
| 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 ◉ |
| Wing area | 23.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.7 m ◉ |
| Length | 14.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 841 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,519 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,670 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,627 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 522 kgf ◉ |
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