A321 vs Falcon 10
The A321 and the Falcon 10 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 907 km/h for the Falcon 10. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 3,555 km for the Falcon 10. The Falcon 10 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 9.2x the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 226 for the Falcon 10. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $1.6M for the Falcon 10. The Falcon 10 first flew 17 years before the A321 (1970 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 |
| French light business jet, known for corporate transportation from the late 20th century, with wide usage worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 December 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 226 units |
| Average unit price | $1.6 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 | 24.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 13.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 13.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 907 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,555 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 8,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 5,055 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,506 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 36 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Falcon 10?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Falcon 10's 3,555 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Falcon 10?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Falcon 10's 8,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Falcon 10?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Falcon 10's 13.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Falcon 10?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Falcon 10 at $1.6 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Falcon 10?
The Falcon 10 entered service first in 1971, 23 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Falcon 10?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 226 units of the Falcon 10.