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Airbus A330 vs C-32

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Boeing C-32 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-32
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Specifications
Airbus A330 C-32
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 2 November 1992 1 June 1998
Year introduced 1994 1998
Number produced 1577 units 6 units
Average unit price $260 million $90 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 181.3 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 38.0 m
Height 17.4 m 11.0 m
Length 59.0 m 47.3 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 853 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 10,200 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,802 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 115,666 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 58,900 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 18,915 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the C-32 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 853 km/h for the C-32. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 10,200 km for the C-32. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,802 m for the C-32. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 2.1:1 the C-32's 115,666 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 6 for the C-32. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $90M for the C-32. The Airbus A330 first flew 6 years before the C-32 (1992 vs 1998).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or C-32?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the C-32's 853 km/h, a difference of 18 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or C-32?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the C-32's 10,200 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or C-32?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the C-32's 12,802 meters (42,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or C-32?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the C-32's 115,666 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or C-32?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the C-32's 47.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or C-32?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the C-32 at $90 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or C-32?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 4 years before the C-32 which entered service in 1998.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or C-32?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 6 units of the C-32.