| Attribute | Airbus Beluga XL × | Airbus A321neo Sharklet × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus |
| Model | Airbus Beluga XL | Airbus A321neo Sharklet |
| Country | France | France |
| Manufactured from (year) | 2016 | 2016 |
| Type | Cargo Airplanes | Mid Size Passenger Jets |
| Icao | A3ST | A321 |
| Performance | ||
| Engine | 2x Rolls-Royce Trent 700 | 2x CFM International LEAP-1A |
| Power, lbf (lbf) | 71,000 | 33,110 |
| Max cruise speed (km/h) | 737 | 876 |
| Approach speed (km/h) | 254 | 259 |
| Travel range (km) | 4,260 | 7,408 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10,668 | 12,192 |
| Rate of climb (m/sec) | - | 12.7 |
| Take off distance (m) | - | 2,210 |
| Landing distance (m) | - | 1,600 |
| Weights | ||
| Max take off weight (kg) | 227,000 | 97,000 |
| Max landing weight (kg) | 187,000 | 80,000 |
| Max payload (kg) | 50,500 | 25,500 |
| Fuel tank capacity (l) | 73,134 | 32,933 |
| Baggage volume (m³) | 2209 | 59 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Seats | 4 | 244 |
| Cabin height (m) | 7.85 | - |
| Cabin width (m) | 7.8 | 3.7 |
| Cabin length (m) | 45.56 | 34.44 |
| Exterior length (m) | 62.5 | 44.51 |
| Tail height (m) | 18.9 | 11.76 |
| Fuselage diameter (m) | 8.8 | 3.95 |
| Wing span (m) | 60.3 | 35.8 |
| Wing tips | Canted Winglets | Blended Tips |