A321 vs HS 748
The A321 and the HS 748 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Hawker Siddeley respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 460 km/h for the HS 748. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,715 km for the HS 748. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the HS 748. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 3.7x the HS 748's 21,092 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 380 for the HS 748. The HS 748 first flew 27 years before the A321 (1960 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 |
| British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley |
| First flight | 24 June 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 | 77.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 460 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,715 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,092 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,304 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,700 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or HS 748?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 411 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or HS 748?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the HS 748's 1,715 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or HS 748?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the HS 748's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or HS 748?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or HS 748?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the A321 or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 33 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or HS 748?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.