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Airbus A321 vs M-18 Dromader

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
PZL Mielec M-18 Dromader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M-18 Dromader
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Specifications
Airbus A321 M-18 Dromader
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus PZL Mielec
First flight 27 February 1987 27 August 1976
Year introduced 1994 1978
Number produced 2917 units 759 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 17.7 m
Height 11.8 m 3.7 m
Length 37.6 m 9.5 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 200 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 970 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 6,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 4,200 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 2,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 1 x 731 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the M-18 Dromader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and PZL Mielec respectively.

The Airbus A321 reaches 871 km/h — 4.4:1 the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 970 km for the M-18 Dromader. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 6,500 m for the M-18 Dromader. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 19:1 the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 759 for the M-18 Dromader. The M-18 Dromader first flew 11 years before the Airbus A321 (1976 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or M-18 Dromader?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the M-18 Dromader's 200 km/h, a difference of 671 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or M-18 Dromader?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the M-18 Dromader's 970 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or M-18 Dromader?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the M-18 Dromader's 6,500 meters (21,325 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or M-18 Dromader?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the M-18 Dromader's 4,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or M-18 Dromader?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the M-18 Dromader's 9.5 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or M-18 Dromader?
The M-18 Dromader entered service first in 1978, 16 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or M-18 Dromader?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 759 units of the M-18 Dromader.