A321 vs Gulfstream III
The A321 and the Gulfstream III are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Gulfstream respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 927 km/h for the Gulfstream III. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 6,760 km for the Gulfstream III. The Gulfstream III operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 2.5x the Gulfstream III's 31,615 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 202 for the Gulfstream III. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $0.69M for the Gulfstream III. The Gulfstream III first flew 8 years before the A321 (1979 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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Gulfstream |
| First flight | 2 December 1979 |
| Year introduced | 1980 |
| Number produced | 202 units |
| Average unit price | $0.7 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 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 86.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 927 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 6,760 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 31,615 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 17,236 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 5,171 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III 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 III?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream III's 31,615 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Gulfstream III?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Gulfstream III's 25.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Gulfstream III?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 14 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Gulfstream III?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.