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Airbus A330 vs V-22 Osprey

Airbus A330 vs V-22 Osprey at a glance — top speed 871 vs 565 km/h, range 13,400 vs 1,628 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 60,500 kg, built 1,577 vs 400 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 Osprey
Specifications
Airbus A330 V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bell Boeing
First flight 2 November 1992 19 March 1989
Year introduced 1994 2006
Number produced 1577 units 400 units
Average unit price $260 million $72 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 14.0 m
Height 17.4 m 6.7 m
Length 59.0 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 4,586 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A330 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the V-22 Osprey's 565 km/h, a difference of 306 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the V-22 Osprey's 60,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the V-22 Osprey at $72 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 12 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 400 units of the V-22 Osprey.