A321 vs 404 Titan
The A321 and the 404 Titan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively. The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.0x the 404 Titan's 430 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 3,410 km for the 404 Titan. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,925 m for the 404 Titan. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 20:1 the 404 Titan's 3,810 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 396 for the 404 Titan. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $0.35M for the 404 Titan. The 404 Titan first flew 12 years before the A321 (1975 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, twin-engined transport aircraft, prominent during the late 20th century, extensively used in passenger and cargo service. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 26 February 1975 |
| Year introduced | 1976 |
| Number produced | 396 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 | 22.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 14.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.1 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 430 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 3,410 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,925 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,810 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,193 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 280 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or 404 Titan?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the 404 Titan's 430 km/h, a difference of 441 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or 404 Titan?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the 404 Titan's 3,410 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or 404 Titan?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the 404 Titan's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or 404 Titan?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the 404 Titan's 3,810 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or 404 Titan?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the 404 Titan's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or 404 Titan?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the 404 Titan at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or 404 Titan?
The 404 Titan entered service first in 1976, 18 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or 404 Titan?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 396 units of the 404 Titan.