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Airbus A321 vs Beechcraft 390 Premier I

Airbus A321 vs Beechcraft 390 Premier I at a glance — top speed 871 vs 841 km/h, range 5,930 vs 2,519 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 5,670 kg, built 2,917 vs 292 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Specifications
Airbus A321 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Beechcraft
First flight 27 February 1987 22 December 1998
Year introduced 1994 2001
Number produced 2917 units 292 units
Average unit price $120 million $5 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 13.6 m
Height 11.8 m 4.7 m
Length 37.6 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 841 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 2,519 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 3,627 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 1,043 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 841 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 7 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.