A321 vs 737
Overview
The A321 and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.
Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 904 km/h for the 737. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 11,278 m for the 737.
The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 20 years before the A321 (1967 vs 1987).
| 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 twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 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 | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 30.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,289 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 33 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or 737?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the 737's 4,800 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or 737?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the 737's 11,278 meters (37,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or 737?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the 737's 52,163 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or 737?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the 737's 30.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or 737?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the 737 at $115 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 26 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 2,917 units of the A321.