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Airbus A330 vs M28 Skytruck

Airbus A330 vs M28 Skytruck at a glance — top speed 871 vs 355 km/h, range 13,400 vs 1,592 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 7,500 kg, built 1,577 vs 176 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
PZL Mielec M28 Skytruck military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇵🇱 M28 Skytruck
Specifications
Airbus A330 M28 Skytruck
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇵🇱 Poland
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus PZL Mielec
First flight 2 November 1992 24 July 1993
Year introduced 1994 1996
Number produced 1577 units 176 units
Average unit price $260 million --
Wing area 362.0 m² 39.7 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 22.1 m
Height 17.4 m 4.9 m
Length 59.0 m 13.1 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 355 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 1,592 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 7,500 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 4,354 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 820 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the M28 Skytruck's 355 km/h, a difference of 516 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the M28 Skytruck's 1,592 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the M28 Skytruck's 7,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the M28 Skytruck's 13.1 meters.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 2 years before the M28 Skytruck which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or M28 Skytruck?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 176 units of the M28 Skytruck.