A321 vs Gulfstream G100
The A321 and the Gulfstream G100 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Gulfstream respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 874 km/h for the Gulfstream G100. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 5,462 km for the Gulfstream G100. The Gulfstream G100 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 6.8x the Gulfstream G100's 11,500 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 265 for the Gulfstream G100. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $4.3M for the Gulfstream G100. The Gulfstream G100 first flew 3 years before the A321 (1984 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 | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 1 January 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 265 units |
| Average unit price | $4.3 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 | 29.4 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 16.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 5.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 17.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 874 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,462 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 11,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 6,531 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,928 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is faster with a maximum speed of 874 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Gulfstream G100's 5,462 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream G100's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Gulfstream G100's 17.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G100 at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 entered service first in 1985, 9 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.