A321 vs Gulfstream II
The A321 and the Gulfstream II are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Gulfstream respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 935 km/h for the Gulfstream II. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 7,352 km for the Gulfstream II. The Gulfstream II operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 2.6x the Gulfstream II's 29,710 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 256 for the Gulfstream II. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $1M for the Gulfstream II. The Gulfstream II first flew 21 years before the A321 (1966 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 |
| American business jet, operational from 1960s to present, widely used for executive transport and various military applications worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 October 1966 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 256 units |
| Average unit price | $1 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 5,670 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 75.2 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 20.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,352 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 29,710 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 16,576 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,586 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II has a longer range at 7,352 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II 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 II?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream II's 29,710 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Gulfstream II?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Gulfstream II's 24.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Gulfstream II?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream II at $1.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Gulfstream II?
The Gulfstream II entered service first in 1967, 27 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Gulfstream II?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 256 units of the Gulfstream II.