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Airbus A321 vs C-23 Sherpa

Airbus A321 vs C-23 Sherpa at a glance — top speed 871 vs 467 km/h, range 5,930 vs 2,195 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 10,387 kg, built 2,917 vs 60 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Short Brothers C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 C-23 Sherpa
Specifications
Airbus A321 C-23 Sherpa
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Short Brothers
First flight 27 February 1987 6 August 1984
Year introduced 1994 1984
Number produced 2917 units 60 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 22.8 m
Height 11.8 m 5.0 m
Length 37.6 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 467 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 2,195 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 8,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 893 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 467 km/h, a difference of 404 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 2,195 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 8,500 meters (27,887 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the C-23 Sherpa's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or C-23 Sherpa?
The C-23 Sherpa entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or C-23 Sherpa?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 60 units of the C-23 Sherpa.