A330 vs C-17 Globemaster III
| European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 2 November 1992 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 1577 units |
| Average unit price | $260 million |
| American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 279 units |
| Average unit price | $218 million |
| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 17.4 m â—‰ |
| Length | 59.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 119,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 32,659 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 53.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h |
| Operational range | 8,700 km |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 18,909 kgf â—‰ |