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Airbus A330 vs Tu-214

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Tupolev Tu-214 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
Airbus A330 Tu-214
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Tupolev
First flight 2 November 1992 21 March 1996
Year introduced 1994 1996
Number produced 1577 units 89 units
Average unit price $260 million $65 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 184.2 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 41.8 m
Height 17.4 m 13.9 m
Length 59.0 m 46.1 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 900 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 6,500 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 12,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 110,750 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 59,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 16,000 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the Tu-214 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Tupolev respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 900 km/h for the Tu-214. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 6,500 km for the Tu-214. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 12,100 m for the Tu-214. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 2.2:1 the Tu-214's 110,750 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 89 for the Tu-214. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $65M for the Tu-214. The Airbus A330 first flew 4 years before the Tu-214 (1992 vs 1996).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Tu-214?
The Tu-214 is faster with a maximum speed of 900 km/h compared to the Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 29 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Tu-214?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the Tu-214's 6,500 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Tu-214?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the Tu-214's 12,100 meters (39,698 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Tu-214?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the Tu-214's 110,750 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Tu-214?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the Tu-214's 46.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Tu-214?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the Tu-214 at $65 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Tu-214?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 2 years before the Tu-214 which entered service in 1996.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Tu-214?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 89 units of the Tu-214.