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Airbus A321 vs 208 Caravan

Airbus A321 vs 208 Caravan at a glance — top speed 871 vs 344 km/h, range 5,930 vs 1,980 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 3,970 kg, built 2,917 vs 3,000 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Cessna 208 Caravan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 208 Caravan
Specifications
Airbus A321 208 Caravan
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Cessna
First flight 27 February 1987 9 December 1982
Year introduced 1994 1984
Number produced 2917 units 3000 units
Average unit price $120 million $2.1 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 26.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 15.9 m
Height 11.8 m 4.3 m
Length 37.6 m 12.7 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 344 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,980 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,600 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 3,970 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 2,073 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 1 x 505 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 527 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or 208 Caravan?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 10 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 2,917 units of the Airbus A321.