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Airbus A319 CJ vs A400M Atlas

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ A400M Atlas
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Airbus
First flight 25 August 1995 11 December 2009
Year introduced 1995 2013
Number produced 1499 units 174 units
Average unit price $80 million $152 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 221.5 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 42.4 m
Height 11.8 m 14.7 m
Length 33.8 m 45.1 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 780 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 141,000 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 66,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf 4 x 2,051 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the A400M Atlas are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Airbus respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 3,300 km for the A400M Atlas. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 174 for the A400M Atlas. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $152M for the A400M Atlas. The Airbus A319 CJ first flew 14 years before the A400M Atlas (1995 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 90 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or A400M Atlas?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or A400M Atlas?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or A400M Atlas?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 33.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or A400M Atlas?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the Airbus A319 CJ at $80 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A319 CJ entered service first in 1995, 18 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.