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Airbus A321 vs Do 128

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Dornier Do 128 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 128
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Do 128
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dornier
First flight 27 February 1987 4 March 1980
Year introduced 1994 1994
Number produced 2917 units 11 units
Average unit price $120 million $1 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 29.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 15.6 m
Height 11.8 m 3.9 m
Length 37.6 m 11.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 325 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 2,950 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,936 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 3,842 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 2,348 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 149 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Do 128 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dornier respectively.

The Airbus A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.7x the Do 128's 325 km/h. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,950 km for the Do 128. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,936 m for the Do 128. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 20:1 the Do 128's 3,842 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 11 for the Do 128. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $1M for the Do 128. The Do 128 first flew 7 years before the Airbus A321 (1980 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Do 128?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or Do 128?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Do 128's 2,950 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Do 128?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or Do 128?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Do 128's 3,842 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Do 128?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Do 128's 11.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Do 128?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Do 128 at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Do 128?
The Do 128 entered service first in 1994, 0 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Do 128?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 11 units of the Do 128.