A321 vs 727
The A321 and the 727 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 1,017 km/h for the 727. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 4,720 km for the 727. The 727 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1,832 for the 727. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $5M for the 727. The 727 first flew 24 years before the A321 (1963 vs 1987).
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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 commercial jet trijet, renowned for its use in the later half of the 20th century, heavily deployed in global airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1964 |
| Number produced | 1832 units |
| Average unit price | $5 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 | 157.9 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1017 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,720 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 95,028 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 45,359 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or 727?
The 727 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,017 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 146 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or 727?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the 727's 4,720 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or 727?
The 727 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or 727?
The 727 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 95,028 kg compared to the A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or 727?
The 727 is longer at 46.7 meters compared to the A321's 37.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or 727?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the 727 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or 727?
The 727 entered service first in 1964, 30 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or 727?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,832 units of the 727.