A321 vs Gulfstream IV
The A321 and the Gulfstream IV 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 IV. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 7,815 km for the Gulfstream IV. The Gulfstream IV operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 2.3x the Gulfstream IV's 33,520 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 900 for the Gulfstream IV. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $26M for the Gulfstream IV. The Gulfstream IV first flew 2 years before the A321 (1985 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 | 19 September 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 900 units |
| Average unit price | $26 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 | 88.3 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 23.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 935 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,815 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 33,520 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 19,504 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,282 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream IV's 33,520 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Gulfstream IV's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream IV at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV entered service first in 1987, 7 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 900 units of the Gulfstream IV.