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Airbus A330 vs BD-700 Global Express

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
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Specifications
Airbus A330 BD-700 Global Express
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 2 November 1992 13 October 1996
Year introduced 1994 1999
Number produced 1577 units 816 units
Average unit price $260 million $25 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 29.0 m
Height 17.4 m 7.3 m
Length 59.0 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 11,100 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 45,132 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 22,566 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 2 x 3,345 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the BD-700 Global Express are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 11,100 km for the BD-700 Global Express. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 13,000 m for the Airbus A330. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 5.4x the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 816 for the BD-700 Global Express. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $25M for the BD-700 Global Express. The Airbus A330 first flew 4 years before the BD-700 Global Express (1992 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 11,100 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 5 years before the BD-700 Global Express which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or BD-700 Global Express?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 816 units of the BD-700 Global Express.