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Airbus A321 vs 441 Conquest II

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Cessna 441 Conquest II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 441 Conquest II
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Specifications
Airbus A321 441 Conquest II
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Cessna
First flight 27 February 1987 26 August 1975
Year introduced 1994 1977
Number produced 2917 units 362 units
Average unit price $120 million $1.2 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 23.6 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 15.0 m
Height 11.8 m 4.0 m
Length 37.6 m 11.9 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 547 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 4,064 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 10,668 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 4,468 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 2,577 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 474 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the 441 Conquest II are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Cessna respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 547 km/h for the 441 Conquest II. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 4,064 km for the 441 Conquest II. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 10,668 m for the 441 Conquest II. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 17:1 the 441 Conquest II's 4,468 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 362 for the 441 Conquest II. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $1.2M for the 441 Conquest II. The 441 Conquest II first flew 12 years before the Airbus A321 (1975 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or 441 Conquest II?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the 441 Conquest II's 547 km/h, a difference of 324 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or 441 Conquest II?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the 441 Conquest II's 4,064 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or 441 Conquest II?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the 441 Conquest II's 10,668 meters (35,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or 441 Conquest II?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the 441 Conquest II's 4,468 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or 441 Conquest II?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the 441 Conquest II's 11.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or 441 Conquest II?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the 441 Conquest II at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or 441 Conquest II?
The 441 Conquest II entered service first in 1977, 17 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or 441 Conquest II?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 362 units of the 441 Conquest II.