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Airbus A321 vs GippsAero GA8 Airvan

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
GippsAero GA8 Airvan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GippsAero GA8 Airvan
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Specifications
Airbus A321 GippsAero GA8 Airvan
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus GippsAero
First flight 27 February 1987 3 March 1995
Year introduced 1994 2000
Number produced 2917 units 250 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 19.3 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 12.3 m
Height 11.8 m 3.9 m
Length 37.6 m 9.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 241 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,352 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 1,814 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 997 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 1 x 227 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the GippsAero GA8 Airvan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and GippsAero respectively.

The Airbus A321 reaches 871 km/h — 3.6:1 the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,352 km for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 6,100 m for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 43:1 the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 250 for the GippsAero GA8 Airvan. The Airbus A321 first flew 8 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan (1987 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 241 km/h, a difference of 630 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,352 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 1,814 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the GippsAero GA8 Airvan's 8.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 6 years before the GippsAero GA8 Airvan which entered service in 2000.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or GippsAero GA8 Airvan?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 250 units of the GippsAero GA8 Airvan.