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Airbus A321 vs Jetstream 41

Airbus A321 vs Jetstream 41 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 547 km/h, range 5,930 vs 1,433 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 10,886 kg, built 2,917 vs 100 units.

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Specifications
Airbus A321 Jetstream 41
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus British Aerospace
First flight 27 February 1987 25 September 1991
Year introduced 1994 1992
Number produced 2917 units 100 units
Average unit price $120 million $8 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 18.4 m
Height 11.8 m 5.5 m
Length 37.6 m 19.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 547 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,433 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 10,886 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 6,416 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 41?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Jetstream 41's 547 km/h, a difference of 324 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 41?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Jetstream 41's 1,433 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 41?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Jetstream 41's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 41?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Jetstream 41's 10,886 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 41?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Jetstream 41's 19.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 41?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Jetstream 41 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 entered service first in 1992, 2 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Jetstream 41?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 100 units of the Jetstream 41.