A321 vs Do 328
The A321 and the Do 328 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dornier respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 620 km/h for the Do 328. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,852 km for the Do 328. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,455 m for the Do 328. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 5.6x the Do 328's 13,990 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 217 for the Do 328. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $12M for the Do 328. The A321 first flew 4 years before the Do 328 (1987 vs 1991).
| 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 regional jet and turboprop airliner, prominent in the 1990s, extensively utilized for commercial and military transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 6 December 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 217 units |
| Average unit price | $12 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 | 40.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 620 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,852 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,455 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,990 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,920 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,400 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Do 328?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Do 328's 620 km/h, a difference of 251 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Do 328?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Do 328's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Do 328?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Do 328's 9,455 meters (31,020 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Do 328?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Do 328's 13,990 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Do 328?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Do 328's 21.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Do 328?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Do 328 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Do 328?
The Do 328 entered service first in 1993, 1 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Do 328?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.