A321 vs Falcon 50
The A321 and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 888 km/h for the Falcon 50. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 5,695 km for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 4.2x the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 first flew 11 years before the A321 (1976 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 maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 November 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 352 units |
| Average unit price | $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 | 46.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,695 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,150 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 1,681 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Falcon 50?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Falcon 50's 5,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 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 50?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Falcon 50?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Falcon 50?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 15 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Falcon 50?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.