A321 vs Do 128
The A321 and the Do 128 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dornier respectively. The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.7x the Do 128's 325 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,950 km for the Do 128. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,936 m for the Do 128. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 20:1 the Do 128's 3,842 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 11 for the Do 128. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $1M for the Do 128. The Do 128 first flew 7 years before the A321 (1980 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 |
| German utility aircraft, employed mainly for environmental research and maritime patrol during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 4 March 1980 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 | 29.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 15.6 m ◉ |
| Height | 3.9 m ◉ |
| Length | 11.4 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 325 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,950 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 9,936 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,842 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,348 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 298 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Do 128?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Do 128's 325 km/h, a difference of 546 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Do 128?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Do 128's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Do 128?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Do 128's 9,936 meters (32,598 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Do 128?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Do 128?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Do 128?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Do 128?
The Do 128 entered service first in 1994, 0 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Do 128?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.