A321 vs CN-235
The A321 and the CN-235 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and CASA respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 450 km/h for the CN-235. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 4,355 km for the CN-235. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the CN-235. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 4.7x the CN-235's 16,500 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 354 for the CN-235. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $25M for the CN-235. The CN-235 first flew 4 years before the A321 (1983 vs 1987).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 354 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 59.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,355 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or CN-235?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 421 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or CN-235?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the CN-235's 4,355 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or CN-235?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the CN-235's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or CN-235?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or CN-235?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or CN-235?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or CN-235?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 6 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or CN-235?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.