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Airbus A321 vs Kawasaki C-1

Airbus A321 vs Kawasaki C-1 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 806 km/h, range 5,930 vs 3,353 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 45,000 kg, built 2,917 vs 31 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1
Specifications
Airbus A321 Kawasaki C-1
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Kawasaki
First flight 27 February 1987 12 November 1970
Year introduced 1994 1974
Number produced 2917 units 31 units
Average unit price $120 million $50 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 120.5 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 30.3 m
Height 11.8 m 10.0 m
Length 37.6 m 29.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 3,353 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 24,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 6,574 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 806 km/h, a difference of 65 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 3,353 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 11,580 meters (37,992 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 29.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-1 at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 entered service first in 1974, 20 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki C-1?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 31 units of the Kawasaki C-1.