A321 vs C-295 Persuader
The A321 and the C-295 Persuader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Airbus respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 5,750 km for the C-295 Persuader. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the C-295 Persuader. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 3.4x the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 209 for the C-295 Persuader. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $78M for the C-295 Persuader. The A321 first flew 10 years before the C-295 Persuader (1987 vs 1997).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 28 November 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 209 units |
| Average unit price | $78 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 59.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 576 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,972 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 295 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the C-295 Persuader's 5,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the C-295 Persuader at $78 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 7 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.