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Airbus A321 vs Gulfstream G100

Airbus A321 vs Gulfstream G100 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 874 km/h, range 5,930 vs 5,462 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 11,500 kg, built 2,917 vs 265 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Gulfstream G100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G100
Specifications
Airbus A321 Gulfstream G100
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Gulfstream
First flight 27 February 1987 1 January 1984
Year introduced 1994 1985
Number produced 2917 units 265 units
Average unit price $120 million $4.3 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 29.4 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 16.6 m
Height 11.8 m 5.5 m
Length 37.6 m 17.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 874 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 5,462 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 11,500 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 6,531 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 1,928 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 is faster with a maximum speed of 874 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 3 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Gulfstream G100's 5,462 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream G100's 11,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Gulfstream G100's 17.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G100 at $4.3 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The Gulfstream G100 entered service first in 1985, 9 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G100?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 265 units of the Gulfstream G100.