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Airbus A321 vs GAF Nomad

Airbus A321 vs GAF Nomad at a glance — top speed 871 vs 311 km/h, range 5,930 vs 1,350 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 3,855 kg, built 2,917 vs 172 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
GAF Nomad military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇦🇺 GAF Nomad
Specifications
Airbus A321 GAF Nomad
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇦🇺 Australia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus GAF
First flight 27 February 1987 23 July 1971
Year introduced 1994 1975
Number produced 2917 units 172 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 31.1 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 16.5 m
Height 11.8 m 5.5 m
Length 37.6 m 12.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 311 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,350 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 6,400 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 3,855 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 2,150 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 313 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or GAF Nomad?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the GAF Nomad's 311 km/h, a difference of 560 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or GAF Nomad?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the GAF Nomad's 1,350 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or GAF Nomad?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the GAF Nomad's 6,400 meters (20,997 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or GAF Nomad?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the GAF Nomad's 3,855 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or GAF Nomad?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the GAF Nomad's 12.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or GAF Nomad?
The GAF Nomad entered service first in 1975, 19 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or GAF Nomad?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 172 units of the GAF Nomad.