| Attribute | Airbus Beluga × | Airbus A321neo Sharklet × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus |
| Model | Airbus Beluga | Airbus A321neo Sharklet |
| Country | France | France |
| Manufactured from (year) | 1995 | 2016 |
| Type | Cargo Airplanes | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | A3ST | A321 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x 2 X General Electric CF6 80C2A8 | 2x CFM International LEAP-1A |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 58,000 | 33,110 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 913 | 876 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 444 | 259 |
| Travel range (km) | 2,780 | 7,408 |
| Fuel economy (km/l) | 0.049 | - |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,668 | 12,192 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | 6.1 | 12.7 |
| Take off distance (m) | 1,950 | 2,210 |
| Landing distance (m) | 1,176 | 1,600 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 155,000 | 97,000 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 140,000 | 80,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 47,000 | 25,500 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 61,997 | 32,933 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 1500 | 59 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 2 | 244 |
| Cabin height (m) | 7.08 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 7.04 | 3.7 |
| Cabin length (m) | 37.7 | 34.44 |
| Exterior length (m) | 56.15 | 44.51 |
| Tail height (m) | 17.24 | 11.76 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 7.31 | 3.95 |
| Wing span (m) | 44.84 | 35.8 |
| Wing tips | No Winglets | Blended Tips |