A321 vs Cessna 340
The A321 and the Cessna 340 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 452 km/h for the Cessna 340. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,602 km for the Cessna 340. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,100 m for the Cessna 340. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 29:1 the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1,351 for the Cessna 340. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $0.14M for the Cessna 340. The Cessna 340 first flew 17 years before the A321 (1970 vs 1987).
| 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 twin-piston engine aircraft, widely deployed in general aviation during the 1970s and 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 1 January 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1972 |
| Number produced | 1351 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 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—‰ |
| Wing area | 17.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 11.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 10.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 452 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,602 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,100 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 2,717 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,779 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 230 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Cessna 340?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Cessna 340's 452 km/h, a difference of 419 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Cessna 340?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Cessna 340's 2,602 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Cessna 340?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Cessna 340's 9,100 meters (29,855 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Cessna 340?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Cessna 340's 2,717 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Cessna 340?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Cessna 340's 10.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Cessna 340?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Cessna 340 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Cessna 340?
The Cessna 340 entered service first in 1972, 22 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Cessna 340?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,351 units of the Cessna 340.