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Airbus A321 vs Falcon 50

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Dassault Falcon 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 50
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Falcon 50
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dassault
First flight 27 February 1987 1 November 1976
Year introduced 1994 1979
Number produced 2917 units 352 units
Average unit price $120 million $6 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 46.8 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 18.9 m
Height 11.8 m 7.0 m
Length 37.6 m 18.8 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 888 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 5,695 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 18,500 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 9,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 3 x 560 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 888 km/h for the Falcon 50. The Airbus 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 Airbus A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 4.2x the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 first flew 11 years before the Airbus A321 (1976 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 50?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Falcon 50's 5,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 50?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 50?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 50?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 15 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 50?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.