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Airbus A330 vs Beechcraft 390 Premier I

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
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Specifications
Airbus A330 Beechcraft 390 Premier I
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Beechcraft
First flight 2 November 1992 22 December 1998
Year introduced 1994 2001
Number produced 1577 units 292 units
Average unit price $260 million $5 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 23.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 13.6 m
Height 17.4 m 4.7 m
Length 59.0 m 14.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 841 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 2,519 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 5,670 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 3,627 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 2 x 522 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the Beechcraft 390 Premier I are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 841 km/h for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 2,519 km for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,497 m for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 43:1 the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 292 for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $5M for the Beechcraft 390 Premier I. The Airbus A330 first flew 6 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I (1992 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 841 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 7 years before the Beechcraft 390 Premier I which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Beechcraft 390 Premier I?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 292 units of the Beechcraft 390 Premier I.