Airbus A321 vs Gulfstream G650
Airbus A321 vs Gulfstream G650 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 982 km/h, range 5,930 vs 13,890 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 45,360 kg.
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 11,340 kgf
|
2 x 75 kN
|
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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.
