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Airbus A321 vs Gulfstream III

Airbus A321 vs Gulfstream III at a glance — top speed 871 vs 927 km/h, range 5,930 vs 6,760 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 31,615 kg, built 2,917 vs 202 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Gulfstream III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream III
Specifications
Airbus A321 Gulfstream III
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Gulfstream
First flight 27 February 1987 2 December 1979
Year introduced 1994 1980
Number produced 2917 units 202 units
Average unit price $120 million $690K
Wing area 122.6 m² 86.8 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 23.5 m
Height 11.8 m 7.4 m
Length 37.6 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 927 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 6,760 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 31,615 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 17,236 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 5,171 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III is faster with a maximum speed of 927 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a longer range at 6,760 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream III's 31,615 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Gulfstream III's 25.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream III at $0.7 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Gulfstream III entered service first in 1980, 14 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream III?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 202 units of the Gulfstream III.