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Airbus A350 vs Kawasaki P-1

Airbus A350 vs Kawasaki P-1 at a glance — top speed 950 vs 996 km/h, range 15,750 vs 8,000 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 79,832 kg, built 731 vs 60 units.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
Specifications
Airbus A350 Kawasaki P-1
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Kawasaki
First flight 14 June 2013 28 September 2007
Year introduced 2015 2013
Number produced 731 units 60 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $141.5 million
Wing area 442.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 35.4 m
Height -- m 12.1 m
Length 66.8 m 38.0 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 996 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 13,472 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 79,832 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 4 x 6,123 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the Airbus A350's 950 km/h, a difference of 46 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 8,000 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the Airbus A350's 13,137 meters (43,100 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 79,832 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the Kawasaki P-1's 38.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki P-1 at $142 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 entered service first in 2013, 2 years before the Airbus A350 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.