A321 vs L-410

Overview

The A321 and the L-410 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Let respectively.

The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.4x the L-410's 365 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,500 km for the L-410. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,000 m for the L-410. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 13:1 the L-410's 5,800 kg.

The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1,200 for the L-410. The L-410 first flew 18 years before the A321 (1969 vs 1987).

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
Czech twin-engine short-range transport aircraft, deployed internationally since the 70s, used in both civil and military operations.
Let L-410 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇨🇿 Czechia
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Let
First flight 16 April 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1200 units
Average unit price --
Wing area 122.6 m² ◉
Wingspan 34.1 m â—‰
Height 11.8 m â—‰
Length 37.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 871 km/h â—‰
Operational range 5,930 km â—‰
Service ceiling 12,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 42,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf â—‰
Wing area 35.2 m² ◉
Wingspan 19.5 m â—‰
Height 5.8 m â—‰
Length 14.5 m â—‰
Maximum speed 365 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,500 km â—‰
Service ceiling 7,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 5,800 kg â—‰
Empty weight 3,800 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 288 kW â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A321 or L-410?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the L-410's 365 km/h, a difference of 506 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or L-410?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the L-410's 1,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or L-410?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the L-410's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or L-410?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the L-410's 5,800 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or L-410?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the L-410's 14.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the A321 or L-410?
The L-410 entered service first in 1970, 24 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or L-410?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,200 units of the L-410.