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Airbus A330 vs A400M Atlas

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Specifications
Airbus A330 A400M Atlas
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Airbus
First flight 2 November 1992 11 December 2009
Year introduced 1994 2013
Number produced 1577 units 174 units
Average unit price $260 million $152 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 221.5 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 42.4 m
Height 17.4 m 14.7 m
Length 59.0 m 45.1 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 780 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 3,300 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 141,000 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 66,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 4 x 2,051 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the A400M Atlas are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Airbus respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 3,300 km for the A400M Atlas. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,500 m for the A400M Atlas.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 174 for the A400M Atlas. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $152M for the A400M Atlas. The Airbus A330 first flew 17 years before the A400M Atlas (1992 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 91 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the A400M Atlas's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the A400M Atlas's 141,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the A400M Atlas's 45.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the A400M Atlas at $152 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 19 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or A400M Atlas?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.