A321 vs F27 Friendship
The A321 and the F27 Friendship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Fokker respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 509 km/h for the F27 Friendship. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,600 km for the F27 Friendship. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 8,992 m for the F27 Friendship. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 3.8x the F27 Friendship's 20,410 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 586 for the F27 Friendship. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $3.5M for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship first flew 32 years before the A321 (1955 vs 1987).
| 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 |
| Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations. | |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 24 November 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 586 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 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 | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,992 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,410 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,148 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,529 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or F27 Friendship?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the F27 Friendship's 509 km/h, a difference of 362 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or F27 Friendship?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the F27 Friendship's 2,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or F27 Friendship?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the F27 Friendship's 8,992 meters (29,501 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or F27 Friendship?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the F27 Friendship's 20,410 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or F27 Friendship?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the F27 Friendship's 23.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or F27 Friendship?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 36 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or F27 Friendship?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 586 units of the F27 Friendship.