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Airbus A321 vs Tu-214

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-214 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Airbus A321 Tu-214
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Tupolev
First flight 27 February 1987 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1994 1996
Number produced 2917 units 89 units
Average unit price $120 million $65 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 41.8 m
Height 11.8 m 13.9 m
Length 37.6 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the Tu-214 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 900 km/h for the Tu-214. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214. The Tu-214 operates at altitudes up to 12,100 m compared to 12,000 m for the Airbus A321.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 89 for the Tu-214. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $65M for the Tu-214. The Airbus A321 first flew 9 years before the Tu-214 (1987 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Airbus A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a longer range at 6,500 km compared to the Airbus A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a higher service ceiling at 12,100 meters (39,698 ft) compared to the Airbus A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 110,750 kg compared to the Airbus A321's 78,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is longer at 46.1 meters compared to the Airbus A321's 37.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Tu-214?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Tu-214 at $65 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Tu-214?
The Airbus A321 entered service first in 1994, 2 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Tu-214?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214.