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Airbus A321 vs Phenom 100

Airbus A321 vs Phenom 100 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 722 km/h, range 5,930 vs 2,182 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 4,750 kg, built 2,917 vs 401 units.

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
Embraer Phenom 100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Phenom 100
Specifications
Airbus A321 Phenom 100
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Embraer
First flight 27 February 1987 26 July 2007
Year introduced 1994 2008
Number produced 2917 units 401 units
Average unit price $120 million $4.5 million
Wing area 122.6 m² -- m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 12.3 m
Height 11.8 m 4.4 m
Length 37.6 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 722 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 2,182 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 4,750 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 3,235 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 769 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Phenom 100's 722 km/h, a difference of 149 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Phenom 100's 2,182 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Phenom 100's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Phenom 100 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 14 years before the Phenom 100 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 401 units of the Phenom 100.