A321 vs Commander 500
The A321 and the Commander 500 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Aero respectively. The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.5x the Commander 500's 346 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,735 km for the Commander 500. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 5,913 m for the Commander 500. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 25:1 the Commander 500's 3,062 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 2,902 for the Commander 500. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $0.26M for the Commander 500. The Commander 500 first flew 39 years before the A321 (1948 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 business aircraft, mainly used in civil and military flight training, widely deployed in the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Aero |
| First flight | 23 April 1948 |
| Year introduced | 1952 |
| Number produced | 2902 units |
| Average unit price | $0.3 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 | 24.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.2 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 346 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,735 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 5,913 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,062 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,102 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 216 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Commander 500?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Commander 500's 346 km/h, a difference of 525 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Commander 500?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Commander 500's 1,735 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Commander 500?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Commander 500's 5,913 meters (19,399 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Commander 500?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Commander 500's 3,062 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Commander 500?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Commander 500's 11.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Commander 500?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Commander 500 at $0.3 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Commander 500?
The Commander 500 entered service first in 1952, 42 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Commander 500?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 2,902 units of the Commander 500.