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Airbus A350 vs C-390 Millennium

Airbus A350 vs C-390 Millennium at a glance — top speed 950 vs 980 km/h, range 15,750 vs 6,240 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 72,000 kg, built 731 vs 15 units.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 Millennium
Specifications
Airbus A350 C-390 Millennium
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Embraer
First flight 14 June 2013 30 August 2025
Year introduced 2015 2019
Number produced 731 units 15 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $140 million
Wing area 442.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 35.1 m
Height -- m 10.3 m
Length 66.8 m 33.9 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 980 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 6,240 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 72,000 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 2 x 13,154 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Airbus A350's 950 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or C-390 Millennium?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the C-390 Millennium's 6,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or C-390 Millennium?
The Airbus A350 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or C-390 Millennium?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the C-390 Millennium's 72,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or C-390 Millennium?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the C-390 Millennium's 33.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or C-390 Millennium?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the C-390 Millennium at $140 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or C-390 Millennium?
The Airbus A350 entered service first in 2015, 4 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or C-390 Millennium?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 15 units of the C-390 Millennium.