A321 vs A330
European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Airbus |
First flight | 27 February 1987 |
Year of introduction | 1994 |
Number produced | 2917 units |
Average unit price | $120 million |
European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. | |
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Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
Manufacturer | Airbus |
First flight | 2 November 1992 |
Year of introduction | 1994 |
Number produced | 1577 units |
Average unit price | $260 million |
Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 34.1 m â—‰ |
Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
Length | 37.6 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | 871 km/h |
Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 42,600 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
Wingspan | 60.3 m â—‰ |
Height | 17.4 m â—‰ |
Length | 59.0 m â—‰ |
Maximum speed | -- km/h |
Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg â—‰ |
Empty weight | 119,600 kg â—‰ |
Total thrust | 2 x 32,659 kgf â—‰ |