Airbus A321neo vs Boeing 737 MAX 8
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Airbus A321neo is faster: 870 km/h against 839 km/h for the Boeing 737 MAX 8. The Airbus A321neo flies further: 7,400 km against 6,570 km for the Boeing 737 MAX 8. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 has the wider wingspan: 35.9 m against 35.8 m for the Airbus A321neo. The Airbus A321neo is heavier at takeoff: 97 tonnes against 82 tonnes for the Boeing 737 MAX 8. Both first flew in 2016.
| Airbus A321neo | Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
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| Top speed | 870 km/h (541 mph) | 839 km/h (521 mph) |
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| Range | 7,400 km (4,598 miles) | 6,570 km (4,082 miles) |
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| Length | 44.5 m (146 ft) | 39.5 m (130 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 35.8 m (117 ft) | 35.9 m (118 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 97 t (213,846 lb) | 82 t (181,218 lb) |
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| First flight | 2016 | 2016 |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 180 to 220 seats | 2 crew, 162 to 210 seats |
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| Engines | 2 × LEAP-1A or PW1100G | 2 × CFM LEAP-1B |
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| Built by | Airbus | Boeing |
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| Country | Europe | USA |
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