A321 vs Fokker F50
The A321 and the Fokker F50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Fokker respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 526 km/h for the Fokker F50. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,700 km for the Fokker F50. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the Fokker F50. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 3.7x the Fokker F50's 20,820 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 213 for the Fokker F50. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $6M for the Fokker F50. The Fokker F50 first flew 2 years before the A321 (1985 vs 1987).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 28 December 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 213 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 | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 526 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,820 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,864 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Fokker F50?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Fokker F50's 526 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Fokker F50?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Fokker F50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Fokker F50?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Fokker F50's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Fokker F50?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Fokker F50's 20,820 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Fokker F50?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Fokker F50's 25.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Fokker F50?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Fokker F50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 entered service first in 1987, 7 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Fokker F50?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker F50.