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Airbus A321 vs F406 Caravan II

Airbus A321 vs F406 Caravan II at a glance — top speed 871 vs 423 km/h, range 5,930 vs 2,135 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 4,246 kg, built 2,917 vs 99 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 F406 Caravan II
Specifications
Airbus A321 F406 Caravan II
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Reims-Cessna
First flight 27 February 1987 22 September 1983
Year introduced 1994 1985
Number produced 2917 units 99 units
Average unit price $120 million $3 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 24.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 15.1 m
Height 11.8 m 4.0 m
Length 37.6 m 12.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 423 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 2,135 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 4,246 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 2,283 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 373 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or F406 Caravan II?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the F406 Caravan II's 423 km/h, a difference of 448 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or F406 Caravan II?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the F406 Caravan II's 2,135 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or F406 Caravan II?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the F406 Caravan II's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or F406 Caravan II?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the F406 Caravan II's 4,246 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or F406 Caravan II?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the F406 Caravan II's 12.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or F406 Caravan II?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the F406 Caravan II at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or F406 Caravan II?
The F406 Caravan II 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 F406 Caravan II?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 99 units of the F406 Caravan II.