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Airbus A321 vs Gulfstream IV

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Gulfstream IV military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream IV
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Gulfstream IV
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Gulfstream
First flight 27 February 1987 19 September 1985
Year introduced 1994 1987
Number produced 2917 units 900 units
Average unit price $120 million $26 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 88.3 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 23.5 m
Height 11.8 m 7.7 m
Length 37.6 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 935 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 7,815 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,716 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 33,520 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 19,504 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 3,141 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Gulfstream IV are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Gulfstream respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 935 km/h for the Gulfstream IV. The Airbus 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 Airbus A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 2.3x the Gulfstream IV's 33,520 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 900 for the Gulfstream IV. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $26M for the Gulfstream IV. The Gulfstream IV first flew 2 years before the Airbus A321 (1985 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV is faster with a maximum speed of 935 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV has a longer range at 7,815 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV 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 IV?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream IV's 33,520 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Gulfstream IV's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream IV at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The Gulfstream IV entered service first in 1987, 7 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Gulfstream IV?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 900 units of the Gulfstream IV.