A321 vs 210 Centurion
Overview
The A321 and the 210 Centurion are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively.
The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.3x the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,667 km for the 210 Centurion. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 8,230 m for the 210 Centurion. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 43:1 the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 9,240 for the 210 Centurion.
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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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 |
| American single-engine six-seat light aircraft, produced from 1957 to 1986, used by several air forces for liaison and light transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | -- |
| Year introduced | 1957 |
| Number produced | 9240 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 11.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 37.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,670 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 16.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.0 m ◉ |
| Length | 8.6 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 378 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,667 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,230 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,814 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,045 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 1 x 231 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or 210 Centurion?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the 210 Centurion's 378 km/h, a difference of 493 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or 210 Centurion?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,667 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or 210 Centurion?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the 210 Centurion's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or 210 Centurion?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the 210 Centurion's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or 210 Centurion?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the 210 Centurion's 8.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the A321 or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion entered service first in 1957, 37 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or 210 Centurion?
The 210 Centurion has been produced in greater numbers with 9,240 units compared to 2,917 units of the A321.