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Airbus A321 vs M28 Skytruck

Airbus A321 vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 871 vs 355 km/h, range 5,930 vs 1,592 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 7,500 kg, built 2,917 vs 176 units.

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Specifications
Airbus A321 M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus PZL Mielec
First flight 27 February 1987 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1994 1996
Number produced 2917 units 176 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 22.1 m
Height 11.8 m 4.9 m
Length 37.6 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the M28 Skytruck's 355 km/h, a difference of 516 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the M28 Skytruck's 1,592 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the M28 Skytruck's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 2 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.