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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
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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 3 February 2015
Year introduced 2014 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 2014, 5 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.