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Airbus A321 vs C-295 Persuader

Airbus A321 vs C-295 Persuader at a glance — top speed 871 vs 576 km/h, range 5,930 vs 5,750 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 23,200 kg, built 2,917 vs 209 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
Specifications
Airbus A321 C-295 Persuader
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Airbus
First flight 27 February 1987 28 November 1997
Year introduced 1994 2001
Number produced 2917 units 209 units
Average unit price $120 million $78 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 59.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 25.8 m
Height 11.8 m 8.6 m
Length 37.6 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 576 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 5,750 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 23,200 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 9,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 1,972 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the C-295 Persuader's 5,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the C-295 Persuader at $78 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.