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.
Airbus A321 Transport profile drawing
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.
Cessna 404 Titan Transport profile drawing
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.