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Airbus A321 vs Kawasaki P-1

Airbus A321 vs Kawasaki P-1 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 996 km/h, range 5,930 vs 8,000 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 79,832 kg, built 2,917 vs 60 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
Specifications
Airbus A321 Kawasaki P-1
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Kawasaki
First flight 27 February 1987 28 September 2007
Year introduced 1994 2013
Number produced 2917 units 60 units
Average unit price $120 million $141.5 million
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 35.4 m
Height 11.8 m 12.1 m
Length 37.6 m 38.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 996 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 13,472 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 79,832 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 4 x 6,123 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the Airbus A321's 37.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the Airbus A321 at $120 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 19 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.