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Airbus A321 vs KC-767

Airbus A321 vs KC-767 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 915 km/h, range 5,930 vs 12,200 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 186,880 kg, built 2,917 vs 9 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Boeing KC-767 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 KC-767
Specifications
Airbus A321 KC-767
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 27 February 1987 21 May 2005
Year introduced 1994 2011
Number produced 2917 units 9 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 47.6 m
Height 11.8 m 15.8 m
Length 37.6 m 48.5 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 915 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 12,200 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,200 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 186,880 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 82,377 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 268 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or KC-767?
The KC-767 is faster with a maximum speed of 915 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 44 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or KC-767?
The KC-767 has a longer range at 12,200 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or KC-767?
The KC-767 has a higher service ceiling at 12,200 meters (40,026 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or KC-767?
The KC-767 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 186,880 kg compared to the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or KC-767?
The KC-767 is longer at 48.5 meters compared to the Airbus A321's 37.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or KC-767?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 17 years before the KC-767 which entered service in 2011.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or KC-767?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 9 units of the KC-767.