A321 vs Kodiak

The A321 and the Kodiak are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Quest respectively. The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.6x the Kodiak's 339 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,096 km for the Kodiak. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the Kodiak. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 300 for the Kodiak. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $3M for the Kodiak. The A321 first flew 17 years before the Kodiak (1987 vs 2004).

European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines.
Airbus A321 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 27 February 1987
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 2917 units
Average unit price $120 million
American utility aircraft, prominently deployed for humanitarian services, regional airlines and luxury private transport, conceived in the late 20th century.
Quest Kodiak Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Quest
First flight 16 October 2004
Year introduced 2008
Number produced 300 units
Average unit price $3 million
Wing area 122.6 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m
Height 11.8 m
Length 37.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf
Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 13.7 m
Height -- m
Length -- m
Maximum speed 339 km/h
Operational range 2,096 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 0

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or Kodiak?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 532 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Kodiak?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Kodiak's 2,096 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Kodiak?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Kodiak?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Kodiak?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Kodiak?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Kodiak?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 14 years before the Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Kodiak?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 300 units of the Kodiak.