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Airbus A319 CJ vs C-17 Globemaster III

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-17 Globemaster III
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ C-17 Globemaster III
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus McDonnell Douglas
First flight 25 August 1995 15 September 1991
Year introduced 1995 1993
Number produced 1499 units 279 units
Average unit price $80 million $340 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 353.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 51.8 m
Height 11.8 m 16.8 m
Length 33.8 m 53.0 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 930 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 4,480 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 13,715 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 259,460 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 122,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf 4 x 4,727 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the C-17 Globemaster III are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and McDonnell Douglas respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 930 km/h for the C-17 Globemaster III. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 4,480 km for the C-17 Globemaster III. The C-17 Globemaster III operates at altitudes up to 13,715 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 279 for the C-17 Globemaster III. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $340M for the C-17 Globemaster III. The C-17 Globemaster III first flew 4 years before the Airbus A319 CJ (1991 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 870 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-17 Globemaster III?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 4,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 33.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the Airbus A319 CJ at $80 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III entered service first in 1993, 2 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or C-17 Globemaster III?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 279 units of the C-17 Globemaster III.