A321 vs EMB 110

The A321 and the EMB 110 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Embraer respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 459 km/h for the EMB 110. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,964 km for the EMB 110. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 6,550 m for the EMB 110. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 13:1 the EMB 110's 5,900 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 503 for the EMB 110. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $2M for the EMB 110. The EMB 110 first flew 19 years before the A321 (1968 vs 1987).

European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
Airbus A321 Transport profile drawing
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
Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide.
Embraer EMB 110 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 26 October 1968
Year introduced 1973
Number produced 503 units
Average unit price $2 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 29.1 m² ◉
Wingspan 15.3 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 15.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 459 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,964 km â—‰
Service ceiling 6,550 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,900 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,590 kg â—‰
Total thrust 0 â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or EMB 110?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the EMB 110's 459 km/h, a difference of 412 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or EMB 110?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the EMB 110's 1,964 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or EMB 110?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or EMB 110?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the EMB 110's 5,900 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or EMB 110?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the EMB 110's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or EMB 110?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the EMB 110 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 entered service first in 1973, 21 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or EMB 110?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 503 units of the EMB 110.