A321 vs 767

The A321 and the 767 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 912 km/h for the 767. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 7,200 km for the 767. The 767 operates at altitudes up to 13,137 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1,288 for the 767. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $160M for the 767. The 767 first flew 6 years before the A321 (1981 vs 1987).

European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
Airbus A321 Transport profile drawing
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

767

American wide-body jet airliner, widely known for its extensive use in commercial aviation since the 1980s.
Boeing 767 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 26 September 1981
Year introduced 1982
Number produced 1288 units
Average unit price $160 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—‰

767

Wing area 283.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 47.6 m â—‰
Height 16.0 m â—‰
Length 48.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 912 km/h â—‰
Operational range 7,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,137 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 136,078 kg â—‰
Empty weight 80,286 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 21,772 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or 767?
The 767 is faster with a maximum speed of 912 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 41 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or 767?
The 767 has a longer range at 7,200 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or 767?
The 767 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or 767?
The 767 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 136,078 kg compared to the A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or 767?
The 767 is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the A321's 37.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or 767?
The 767 is more expensive at approximately $160 million per unit compared to the A321 at $120 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or 767?
The 767 entered service first in 1982, 12 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or 767?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,288 units of the 767.