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Airbus A321 vs Falcon 900

Airbus A321 vs Falcon 900 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 1,066 km/h, range 5,930 vs 7,400 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 20,640 kg, built 2,917 vs 500 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Dassault Aviation Falcon 900 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 900
Specifications
Airbus A321 Falcon 900
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Dassault Aviation
First flight 27 February 1987 21 September 1984
Year introduced 1994 1986
Number produced 2917 units 500 units
Average unit price $120 million $44.7 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 49.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 19.3 m
Height 11.8 m -- m
Length 37.6 m 20.2 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 1066 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 7,400 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 20,640 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 10,255 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 3 x 2,155 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,066 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 195 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has a longer range at 7,400 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 has a higher service ceiling at 15,500 meters (50,853 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 900?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Falcon 900's 20,640 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 900?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Falcon 900's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 900?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Falcon 900 at $45 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 900?
The Falcon 900 entered service first in 1986, 8 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Falcon 900?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 500 units of the Falcon 900.