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Airbus A330 vs C-27J Spartan

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
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Specifications
Airbus A330 C-27J Spartan
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Leonardo
First flight 2 November 1992 24 September 1999
Year introduced 1994 2006
Number produced 1577 units 117 units
Average unit price $260 million $31.7 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 28.7 m
Height 17.4 m 9.6 m
Length 59.0 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 602 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 1,759 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 32,500 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 17,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 3,458 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the C-27J Spartan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Leonardo respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 602 km/h for the C-27J Spartan. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 1,759 km for the C-27J Spartan. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,144 m for the C-27J Spartan. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 7.4:1 the C-27J Spartan's 32,500 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 117 for the C-27J Spartan. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $31.7M for the C-27J Spartan. The Airbus A330 first flew 7 years before the C-27J Spartan (1992 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the C-27J Spartan's 602 km/h, a difference of 269 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the C-27J Spartan's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the C-27J Spartan's 32,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the C-27J Spartan at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 12 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or C-27J Spartan?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 117 units of the C-27J Spartan.