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Airbus A321 vs C-212 Aviocar

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 Aviocar
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Specifications
Airbus A321 C-212 Aviocar
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus CASA
First flight 27 February 1987 26 March 1971
Year introduced 1994 1974
Number produced 2917 units 483 units
Average unit price $120 million $7 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 20.3 m
Height 11.8 m 6.3 m
Length 37.6 m 16.2 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 835 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 7,700 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 3,780 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 671 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the C-212 Aviocar are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and CASA respectively.

The Airbus A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.4x the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 835 km for the C-212 Aviocar. The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 is 10:1 the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 483 for the C-212 Aviocar. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $7M for the C-212 Aviocar. The C-212 Aviocar first flew 16 years before the Airbus A321 (1971 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or C-212 Aviocar?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.