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Airbus A321 vs Do 328

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Dornier Do 328 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 328
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Do 328
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dornier
First flight 27 February 1987 6 December 1991
Year introduced 1994 1993
Number produced 2917 units 217 units
Average unit price $120 million $12 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 21.0 m
Height 11.8 m 7.2 m
Length 37.6 m 21.1 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 620 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,852 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,455 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 13,990 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 8,920 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 700 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Do 328 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 620 km/h for the Do 328. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,852 km for the Do 328. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,455 m for the Do 328. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 5.6x the Do 328's 13,990 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 217 for the Do 328. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $12M for the Do 328. The Airbus A321 first flew 4 years before the Do 328 (1987 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Do 328?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or Do 328?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Do 328's 1,852 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Do 328?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or Do 328?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Do 328's 13,990 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Do 328?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Do 328's 21.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Do 328?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Do 328 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Do 328?
The Do 328 entered service first in 1993, 1 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Do 328?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.