A321 vs Learjet 35
The A321 and the Learjet 35 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Bombardier respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 872 km/h for the Learjet 35. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 5,291 km for the Learjet 35. The Learjet 35 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 738 for the Learjet 35. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $0.5M for the Learjet 35. The Learjet 35 first flew 14 years before the A321 (1973 vs 1987).
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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| 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 |
| Canadian light-jet, distinguished by its service history in the United States Air Force as a utility aircraft since the 1970s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇨🇦 Canada |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier |
| First flight | 22 August 1973 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 738 units |
| Average unit price | $0.5 million |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m |
| Length | 37.6 m |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Length | -- m |
| Maximum speed | 872 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,291 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | -- kg |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 is faster with a maximum speed of 872 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 1 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Learjet 35?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Learjet 35's 5,291 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Learjet 35?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Learjet 35's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Learjet 35?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Learjet 35's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Learjet 35?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Learjet 35 at $0.5 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Learjet 35?
The Learjet 35 entered service first in 1973, 21 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Learjet 35?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 738 units of the Learjet 35.