A321 vs P68
Overview
The A321 and the P68 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Vulcanair respectively.
The A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.7x the P68's 322 km/h. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 2,043 km for the P68. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 5,850 m for the P68. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 39:1 the P68's 1,990 kg.
The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 431 for the P68. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $1.25M for the P68. The P68 first flew 17 years before the A321 (1970 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 |
| Italian light utility aircraft, known for its international use in aerial surveillance, freight, parachuting, and passenger transport tasks. | |
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| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Vulcanair |
| First flight | 25 May 1970 |
| Year introduced | 1971 |
| Number produced | 431 units |
| Average unit price | $1.2 million |
| 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 | 18.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 9.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 322 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,043 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 5,850 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 1,990 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 1,230 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 75 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or P68?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the P68's 322 km/h, a difference of 549 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or P68?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the P68's 2,043 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or P68?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the P68's 5,850 meters (19,192 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or P68?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the P68's 1,990 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or P68?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the P68's 9.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or P68?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the P68 at $1.2 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or P68?
The P68 entered service first in 1971, 23 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or P68?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 431 units of the P68.