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Airbus A321 vs Boeing 757-200

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SPEC

Airbus A321

Boeing 757-200

Manufacturer

Airbus

Boeing

Family

A320 (ceo)

757

Seats (typical)

180–220

Range

3,200 nm

3,915 nm

Length

44.51 m

47.3 m

Wingspan

35.8 m

38.05 m

Cruise speed

Mach 0.78 (512 mph, 824 km/h)

Mach 0.80 (528 mph, 850 km/h)

Engines

Two CFM56-5 or IAE V2500 turbofans

Two Rolls-Royce RB211 or Pratt & Whitney PW2000 turbofans

First flight

1993

1982

Entered service

1994

1983

Status

Superseded by A321neo in production

Out of production (production ended 2004)

Highlighted cell = higher figure. Specs are manufacturer-typical; configurations vary by airline.

VERDICT

the Boeing 757-200 flies farther, is longer and has a wider wingspan.

Data methodology

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