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Airbus A330 vs C-295 Persuader

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
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Specifications
Airbus A330 C-295 Persuader
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Airbus
First flight 2 November 1992 28 November 1997
Year introduced 1994 2001
Number produced 1577 units 209 units
Average unit price $260 million $78 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 59.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 25.8 m
Height 17.4 m 8.6 m
Length 59.0 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 576 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 5,750 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 23,200 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 9,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 2 x 986 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the C-295 Persuader are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Airbus respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 5,750 km for the C-295 Persuader. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the C-295 Persuader. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 10:1 the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 209 for the C-295 Persuader. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $78M for the C-295 Persuader. The Airbus A330 first flew 5 years before the C-295 Persuader (1992 vs 1997).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 295 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the C-295 Persuader's 5,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the C-295 Persuader at $78 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 7 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or C-295 Persuader?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.