A321 vs Falcon 8X
The A321 and the Falcon 8X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 11,945 km for the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 8X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 2.4x the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 289 for the Falcon 8X. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $50M for the Falcon 8X. The A321 first flew 28 years before the Falcon 8X (1987 vs 2015).
| 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 high-end business jet, developed as a derivative of the Falcon 7X with a longer fuselage and modernized equipment. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 6 February 2015 |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Number produced | 289 units |
| Average unit price | $50 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 |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 26.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1111 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 11,945 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,113 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 3 x 3,059 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 240 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Falcon 8X?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Falcon 8X?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Falcon 8X?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Falcon 8X at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Falcon 8X?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 22 years before the Falcon 8X which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Falcon 8X?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 8X.