A321 vs Gulfstream V
The A321 and the Gulfstream V are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Gulfstream respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 940 km/h for the Gulfstream V. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 12,000 km for the Gulfstream V. The Gulfstream V operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 193 for the Gulfstream V. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $18M for the Gulfstream V. The A321 first flew 8 years before the Gulfstream V (1987 vs 1995).
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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 | 28 November 1995 |
| Year introduced | 1997 |
| Number produced | 193 units |
| Average unit price | $18 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 | 106.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 29.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 940 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 12,000 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 41,050 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 20,956 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,345 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V is faster with a maximum speed of 940 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 69 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a longer range at 12,000 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Gulfstream V?
The Gulfstream V has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Gulfstream V?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream V's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Gulfstream V?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Gulfstream V's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Gulfstream V?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream V at $18 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Gulfstream V?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 3 years before the Gulfstream V which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Gulfstream V?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 193 units of the Gulfstream V.