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Airbus A321 vs EMB 120 Brasilia

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Embraer EMB 120 Brasilia military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 EMB 120 Brasilia
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Specifications
Airbus A321 EMB 120 Brasilia
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Embraer
First flight 27 February 1987 27 July 1979
Year introduced 1994 1985
Number produced 2917 units 357 units
Average unit price $120 million $5 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 39.4 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 19.8 m
Height 11.8 m 6.4 m
Length 37.6 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 608 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,750 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,083 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 7,070 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 1,342 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the EMB 120 Brasilia are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 608 km/h for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,750 km for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 9,083 m for the EMB 120 Brasilia. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 6.8:1 the EMB 120 Brasilia's 11,500 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 357 for the EMB 120 Brasilia. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $5M for the EMB 120 Brasilia. The EMB 120 Brasilia first flew 8 years before the Airbus A321 (1979 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 608 km/h, a difference of 263 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 1,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 9,083 meters (29,799 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia's 20.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the EMB 120 Brasilia at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The EMB 120 Brasilia entered service first in 1985, 9 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or EMB 120 Brasilia?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 357 units of the EMB 120 Brasilia.