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Airbus A321 vs C-32

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
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Specifications
Airbus A321 C-32
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 27 February 1987 1 June 1998
Year introduced 1994 1998
Number produced 2917 units 6 units
Average unit price $120 million $90 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 181.3 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 38.0 m
Height 11.8 m 11.0 m
Length 37.6 m 47.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 10,200 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 115,666 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 9,458 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the C-32 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 853 km/h for the C-32. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 10,200 km for the C-32. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,000 m for the Airbus A321.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 6 for the C-32. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $90M for the C-32. The Airbus A321 first flew 11 years before the C-32 (1987 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

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