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Airbus A321 vs Quest Kodiak

Airbus A321 vs Quest Kodiak at a glance — top speed 871 vs 339 km/h, range 5,930 vs 2,096 km, built 2,917 vs 300 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
Specifications
Airbus A321 Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Quest
First flight 27 February 1987 16 October 2004
Year introduced 1994 2008
Number produced 2917 units 300 units
Average unit price $120 million $3 million
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 13.7 m
Height 11.8 m -- m
Length 37.6 m -- m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

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