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Airbus A321 vs Y-12

Airbus A321 vs Y-12 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 328 km/h, range 5,930 vs 1,340 km, max takeoff weight 78,000 vs 5,300 kg, built 2,917 vs 71 units.

Specifications
Airbus A321 Y-12
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Harbin
First flight 27 February 1987 14 July 1982
Year introduced 1994 1985
Number produced 2917 units 71 units
Average unit price $120 million $5 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 34.3 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 17.2 m
Height 11.8 m 5.7 m
Length 37.6 m 18.9 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 328 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,340 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 5,300 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 2,840 kg
Total thrust 2 x 11,340 kgf 2 x 410 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or Y-12?
The Airbus A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Y-12's 328 km/h, a difference of 543 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A321 or Y-12?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the Y-12's 1,340 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or Y-12?
The Airbus A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the Y-12's 7,000 meters (22,965 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A321 or Y-12?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Y-12's 5,300 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or Y-12?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Y-12's 18.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or Y-12?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Y-12 at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or Y-12?
The Y-12 entered service first in 1985, 9 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or Y-12?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 71 units of the Y-12.