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Airbus A330 vs Phenom 100

Airbus A330 vs Phenom 100 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 722 km/h, range 13,400 vs 2,182 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 4,750 kg, built 1,577 vs 401 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Embraer Phenom 100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Phenom 100
Specifications
Airbus A330 Phenom 100
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Embraer
First flight 2 November 1992 26 July 2007
Year introduced 1994 2008
Number produced 1577 units 401 units
Average unit price $260 million $4.5 million
Wing area 362.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 12.3 m
Height 17.4 m 4.4 m
Length 59.0 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 722 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 2,182 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 4,750 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 3,235 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 769 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the Phenom 100's 722 km/h, a difference of 149 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Phenom 100's 2,182 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Phenom 100's 12,497 meters (41,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Phenom 100's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Phenom 100 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 14 years before the Phenom 100 which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Phenom 100?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 401 units of the Phenom 100.