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Airbus A321 vs C-27J Spartan

Airbus A321 vs C-27J Spartan at a glance — top speed 871 vs 602 km/h, range 5,930 vs 1,759 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 32,500 kg, built 2,917 vs 117 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
Specifications
Airbus A321 C-27J Spartan
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Leonardo
First flight 27 February 1987 24 September 1999
Year introduced 1994 2006
Number produced 2917 units 117 units
Average unit price $120 million $31.7 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 28.7 m
Height 11.8 m 9.6 m
Length 37.6 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 602 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,759 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 32,500 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 17,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 3,458 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the C-27J Spartan's 602 km/h, a difference of 269 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the C-27J Spartan's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the C-27J Spartan's 32,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the C-27J Spartan at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 12 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 117 units of the C-27J Spartan.