A321 vs Cessna 402
The A321 and the Cessna 402 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively. The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.0x the Cessna 402's 426 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,358 km for the Cessna 402. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 8,199 m for the Cessna 402. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 25:1 the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 2 for the Cessna 402. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $0.36M for the Cessna 402. The Cessna 402 first flew 22 years before the A321 (1965 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 light commercial aircraft, notable for its use in air taxi services, particularly in the Bahamas, post-1960s era. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 August 1965 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 2 units |
| Average unit price | $0.4 million |
| 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 11,340 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 21.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.5 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.5 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.1 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 426 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,358 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 8,199 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,107 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 1,846 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 242 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Cessna 402?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Cessna 402's 426 km/h, a difference of 445 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Cessna 402?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Cessna 402's 2,358 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Cessna 402?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Cessna 402's 8,199 meters (26,899 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Cessna 402?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Cessna 402's 3,107 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Cessna 402?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Cessna 402's 11.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Cessna 402?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Cessna 402 at $0.4 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Cessna 402?
The Cessna 402 entered service first in 1967, 27 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Cessna 402?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 2 units of the Cessna 402.