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Airbus A321 vs Gulfstream G650

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Gulfstream G650 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G650
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Gulfstream G650
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Gulfstream
First flight 27 February 1987 25 November 2009
Year introduced 1994 2012
Number produced 2917 units N/A
Average unit price $120 million $70 million
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 30.4 m
Height 11.8 m 7.7 m
Length 37.6 m 30.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 982 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 13,890 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 45,360 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 25,401 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 38 kN
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Gulfstream G650 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Gulfstream respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 982 km/h for the Gulfstream G650. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 13,890 km for the Gulfstream G650. The Gulfstream G650 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,000 m for the Airbus A321.

Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $70M for the Gulfstream G650. The Airbus A321 first flew 22 years before the Gulfstream G650 (1987 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 is faster with a maximum speed of 982 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 111 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 has a longer range at 13,890 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G650?
The Gulfstream G650 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 G650?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream G650's 45,360 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G650?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Gulfstream G650's 30.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G650?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G650 at $70 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream G650?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 18 years before the Gulfstream G650 which entered service in 2012.