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Airbus A321 vs Falcon 7X

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Falcon 7X
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dassault
First flight 27 February 1987 5 May 2005
Year introduced 1994 2007
Number produced 2917 units 289 units
Average unit price $120 million $54.2 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 70.7 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 26.2 m
Height 11.8 m 7.8 m
Length 37.6 m 23.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 1078 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 11,019 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 31,800 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 3 x 27 kN
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Falcon 7X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 1,078 km/h for the Falcon 7X. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 11,019 km for the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 7X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,000 m for the Airbus A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 2.5:1 the Falcon 7X's 31,800 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 289 for the Falcon 7X. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $54.2M for the Falcon 7X. The Airbus A321 first flew 18 years before the Falcon 7X (1987 vs 2005).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 207 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a longer range at 11,019 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 7X?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Falcon 7X's 31,800 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 7X?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Falcon 7X's 23.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 7X?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Falcon 7X at $54 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 7X?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 13 years before the Falcon 7X which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 7X?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 7X.