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Airbus A321 vs Gulfstream G550

Airbus A321 vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 941 km/h, range 5,930 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 41,050 kg, built 2,917 vs 600 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Specifications
Airbus A321 Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Gulfstream
First flight 27 February 1987 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1994 2004
Number produced 2917 units 600 units
Average unit price $120 million $62 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 28.5 m
Height 11.8 m 7.7 m
Length 37.6 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 70 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G550 at $62 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 10 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G550?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.