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Airbus A321 vs Jetstream 31

Airbus A321 vs Jetstream 31 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 487 km/h, range 5,930 vs 1,260 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 6,954 kg, built 2,917 vs 386 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
British Aerospace Jetstream 31 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 31
Specifications
Airbus A321 Jetstream 31
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus British Aerospace
First flight 27 February 1987 28 March 1980
Year introduced 1994 1982
Number produced 2917 units 386 units
Average unit price $120 million $8 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 25.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 16.0 m
Height 11.8 m 5.3 m
Length 37.6 m 14.4 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 487 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,260 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 6,954 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 4,360 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 31?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Jetstream 31's 487 km/h, a difference of 384 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 31?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Jetstream 31's 1,260 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 31?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Jetstream 31's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 31?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Jetstream 31's 6,954 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 31?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Jetstream 31's 14.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 31?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Jetstream 31 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 31?
The Jetstream 31 entered service first in 1982, 12 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 31?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 386 units of the Jetstream 31.