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Airbus A321 vs Short 330

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🇪🇺 Airbus A321
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🇬🇧 Short 330
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Short 330
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Short Brothers
First flight 27 February 1987 22 August 1974
Year introduced 1994 1976
Number produced 2917 units 141 units
Average unit price $120 million --
Wing area 122.6 m² 42.1 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 22.8 m
Height 11.8 m 5.0 m
Length 37.6 m 17.7 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 350 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,695 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 6,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 10,387 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 6,680 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 895 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Short 330 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Short Brothers respectively.

The Airbus A321 reaches 871 km/h — 2.5:1 the Short 330's 350 km/h. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,695 km for the Short 330. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 6,100 m for the Short 330. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 7.5:1 the Short 330's 10,387 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 141 for the Short 330. The Short 330 first flew 13 years before the Airbus A321 (1974 vs 1987).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Short 330?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Short 330's 350 km/h, a difference of 521 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Short 330?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Short 330's 1,695 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Short 330?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Short 330's 6,100 meters (20,013 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Short 330?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Short 330's 10,387 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Short 330?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Short 330's 17.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Short 330?
The Short 330 entered service first in 1976, 18 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Short 330?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 141 units of the Short 330.