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Airbus A330 vs Quest Kodiak

Airbus A330 vs Quest Kodiak at a glance — top speed 871 vs 339 km/h, range 13,400 vs 2,096 km, built 1,577 vs 300 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
Specifications
Airbus A330 Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Quest
First flight 2 November 1992 16 October 2004
Year introduced 1994 2008
Number produced 1577 units 300 units
Average unit price $260 million $3 million
Wing area 362.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 13.7 m
Height 17.4 m -- m
Length 59.0 m -- m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf --
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 532 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Quest Kodiak's 2,096 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Quest Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 14 years before the Quest Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Quest Kodiak?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 300 units of the Quest Kodiak.