A321 vs C-212 Aviocar
The A321 and the C-212 Aviocar are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and CASA respectively. The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.4x the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 835 km for the C-212 Aviocar. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,925 m for the C-212 Aviocar. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 10:1 the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 483 for the C-212 Aviocar. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $7M for the C-212 Aviocar. The C-212 Aviocar first flew 16 years before the A321 (1971 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 |
| Spanish light transport plane, renowned for its versatility, extensively used for surveillance, rescue, and paratrooping missions since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 26 March 1971 |
| Year introduced | 1974 |
| Number produced | 483 units |
| Average unit price | $7 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 11,340 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 6.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 16.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 370 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 835 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 7,700 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,780 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 671 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 501 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the C-212 Aviocar at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.