A330 vs C-17 Globemaster III
Overview
The A330 and the C-17 Globemaster III are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and McDonnell Douglas respectively.
Top speed is 871 km/h for the A330 vs 930 km/h for the C-17 Globemaster III. The A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 4,480 km for the C-17 Globemaster III. The C-17 Globemaster III operates at altitudes up to 13,715 m compared to 13,000 m for the A330.
The A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 279 for the C-17 Globemaster III. Unit cost is $260M for the A330 vs $340M for the C-17 Globemaster III. The C-17 Globemaster III first flew 1 years before the A330 (1991 vs 1992).
| 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 | $340 million |
| Wing area | 362.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 60.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 17.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 59.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 13,400 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 242,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 119,600 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 16,330 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m ◉ |
| Height | 16.8 m ◉ |
| Length | 53.0 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 4,727 kgf ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A330 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 59 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 4,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the A330's 242,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 53.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the A330 at $260 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III entered service first in 1993, 1 years before the A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 or C-17 Globemaster III?
The A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 279 units of the C-17 Globemaster III.