A321 vs Il-112
The A321 and the Il-112 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Ilyushin respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 580 km/h for the Il-112. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,700 km for the Il-112. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the Il-112. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 3.7x the Il-112's 21,000 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 3 for the Il-112. The A321 first flew 32 years before the Il-112 (1987 vs 2019).
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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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 |
| Russian light military transport, operational in the 21st century, mainly deployed in domestic and regional transportation roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Ilyushin |
| First flight | 30 March 2019 |
| Year introduced | 2023 |
| Number produced | 3 units |
| Average unit price | -- |
| 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 | 65.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 27.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 580 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,700 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 10,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Il-112?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Il-112's 580 km/h, a difference of 291 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Il-112?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Il-112's 1,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Il-112?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Il-112's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Il-112?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Il-112's 21,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Il-112?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Il-112's 24.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Il-112?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 29 years before the Il-112 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Il-112?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 3 units of the Il-112.