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Airbus A321 vs Boeing 757

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🇪🇺 Airbus A321
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Boeing 757
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 27 February 1987 19 February 1982
Year introduced 1994 1983
Number produced 2917 units 1050 units
Average unit price $120 million $85 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 181.3 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 38.0 m
Height 11.8 m 11.0 m
Length 37.6 m 47.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 7,250 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 115,666 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 9,458 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Boeing 757 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 853 km/h for the Boeing 757. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 7,250 km for the Boeing 757. The Boeing 757 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,000 m for the Airbus A321.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1,050 for the Boeing 757. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $85M for the Boeing 757. The Boeing 757 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 Boeing 757?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Boeing 757's 853 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 has a longer range at 7,250 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Airbus A321's 37.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Boeing 757?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Boeing 757 at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Boeing 757?
The Boeing 757 entered service first in 1983, 11 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Boeing 757?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,050 units of the Boeing 757.