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Airbus A330 vs A400M Atlas

Airbus A330 vs A400M Atlas at a glance — top speed 871 vs 780 km/h, range 13,400 vs 3,300 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 141,000 kg, built 1,577 vs 174 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
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 32,659 kgf 4 x 8,203 kW
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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.