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Airbus A321 vs Fokker 50

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Fokker 50
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Fokker
First flight 27 February 1987 28 December 1985
Year introduced 1994 1987
Number produced 2917 units 213 units
Average unit price $120 million $6 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 29.0 m
Height 11.8 m 8.3 m
Length 37.6 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 526 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 20,820 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 12,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 1,864 kW
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Overview

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

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 526 km/h for the Fokker 50. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,700 km for the Fokker 50. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the Fokker 50. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 3.7:1 the Fokker 50's 20,820 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 213 for the Fokker 50. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $6M for the Fokker 50. The Fokker 50 first flew 2 years before the Airbus A321 (1985 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Fokker 50?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Fokker 50's 526 km/h, a difference of 345 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Fokker 50?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Fokker 50's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Fokker 50?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Fokker 50's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Fokker 50?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Fokker 50's 20,820 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Fokker 50?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Fokker 50's 25.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Fokker 50?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Fokker 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 entered service first in 1987, 7 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Fokker 50?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.