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Airbus A330 vs Airbus A350

Airbus A330 vs Airbus A350 at a glance — top speed 871 vs 950 km/h, range 13,400 vs 15,750 km, max takeoff weight 242,000 vs 283,000 kg, built 1,577 vs 731 units.

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Specifications
Airbus A330 Airbus A350
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Airbus
First flight 2 November 1992 14 June 2013
Year introduced 1994 2015
Number produced 1577 units 731 units
Average unit price $260 million $317.4 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 442.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 64.8 m
Height 17.4 m -- m
Length 59.0 m 66.8 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 15,750 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 13,137 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 283,000 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 115,700 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 2 x 38,160 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A350?
The Airbus A350 is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 79 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A350?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the Airbus A330's 13,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A350?
The Airbus A350 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the Airbus A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A350?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the Airbus A330's 242,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A350?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the Airbus A330's 59.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A350?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the Airbus A330 at $260 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A350?
The Airbus A330 entered service first in 1994, 21 years before the Airbus A350 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or Airbus A350?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 731 units of the Airbus A350.