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Airbus A330 vs Kawasaki P-1

Airbus A330 vs Kawasaki P-1 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 996 km/h, range 13,400 vs 8,000 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 79,832 kg, built 1,577 vs 60 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
Specifications
Airbus A330 Kawasaki P-1
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Kawasaki
First flight 2 November 1992 28 September 2007
Year introduced 1994 2013
Number produced 1577 units 60 units
Average unit price $260 million $141.5 million
Wing area 362.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 35.4 m
Height 17.4 m 12.1 m
Length 59.0 m 38.0 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 996 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 13,472 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 79,832 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 4 x 6,123 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 125 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 8,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the Airbus A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 79,832 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 38.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki P-1 at $142 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 19 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.