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Airbus A319 CJ vs C-32

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ C-32
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 25 August 1995 1 June 1998
Year introduced 1995 1998
Number produced 1499 units 6 units
Average unit price $80 million $90 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 181.3 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 38.0 m
Height 11.8 m 11.0 m
Length 33.8 m 47.3 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 10,200 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 115,666 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 9,993 kgf 2 x 18,915 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the C-32 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 853 km/h for the C-32. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 10,200 km for the C-32. The C-32 operates at altitudes up to 12,802 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 6 for the C-32. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $90M for the C-32. The Airbus A319 CJ first flew 3 years before the C-32 (1995 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-32?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 17 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-32?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the C-32's 10,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher service ceiling at 12,802 meters (42,001 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-32?
The C-32 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 115,666 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-32?
The C-32 is longer at 47.3 meters compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 33.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-32?
The C-32 is more expensive at approximately $90 million per unit compared to the Airbus A319 CJ at $80 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-32?
The Airbus A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 3 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-32?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.