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Airbus A350 vs Kawasaki C-2

Airbus A350 vs Kawasaki C-2 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 920 km/h, range 15,750 vs 7,600 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 141,400 kg, built 731 vs 14 units.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2
Specifications
Airbus A350 Kawasaki C-2
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Kawasaki
First flight 14 June 2013 26 January 2010
Year introduced 2015 2016
Number produced 731 units 14 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $74.0 million
Wing area 442.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 44.4 m
Height -- m 14.2 m
Length 66.8 m 43.9 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 7,600 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 141,400 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 69,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 2 x 266 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Airbus A350 is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 920 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 7,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Airbus A350 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 13,100 meters (42,979 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 141,400 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 43.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-2 at $74 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Airbus A350 entered service first in 2015, 1 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki C-2?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.