A321 vs Falcon 20
The A321 and the Falcon 20 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 863 km/h for the Falcon 20. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 3,350 km for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 6.0x the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 512 for the Falcon 20. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $4.5M for the Falcon 20. The Falcon 20 first flew 24 years before the A321 (1963 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 business jet, recognized for widespread use in civil, military, and astronaut training roles since the mid-20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 May 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 512 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 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 | 41.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 863 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,350 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,802 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 7,530 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,041 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Falcon 20?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Falcon 20's 863 km/h, a difference of 8 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Falcon 20?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Falcon 20's 3,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Falcon 20?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Falcon 20's 13,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Falcon 20?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Falcon 20's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Falcon 20?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Falcon 20 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Falcon 20?
The Falcon 20 entered service first in 1965, 29 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Falcon 20?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 512 units of the Falcon 20.