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Airbus A321neo vs Boeing 737 MAX 8

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SPEC

Airbus A321neo

Boeing 737 MAX 8

Manufacturer

Airbus

Boeing

Family

A321neo

737 MAX

Seats (typical)

180–220

162–178

Range

4,000 nm

3,550 nm

Length

44.51 m

39.52 m

Wingspan

35.8 m

35.92 m

Cruise speed

Mach 0.78 (512 mph, 824 km/h)

Mach 0.79 (521 mph, 839 km/h)

Engines

Two CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofans

Two CFM LEAP-1B turbofans

First flight

2016

Entered service

2017

Status

In production

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

VERDICT

The Airbus A321neo seats more passengers, flies farther and is longer; the Boeing 737 MAX 8 has a wider wingspan.

Data methodology

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