A321 vs C-32

European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
Picture of A321
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
American passenger and transport aircraft, prominently deployed during diplomatic and government services since the late 20th century.
Picture of C-32
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 1 June 1998
Year introduced 1998
Number produced 6 units
Average unit price $90 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—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus A321
Wing area 181.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 38.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 47.3 m â—‰
Maximum speed 853 km/h â—‰
Operational range 10,200 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,802 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 115,666 kg â—‰
Empty weight 58,900 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 18,915 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Boeing C-32

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or C-32?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or C-32?
The C-32 has a longer range at 10,200 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or C-32?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the A321's 37.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or C-32?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the C-32 at $90 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or C-32?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 4 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or C-32?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.