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Airbus A350 vs V-22 Osprey

Airbus A350 vs V-22 Osprey at a glance — top speed 950 vs 565 km/h, range 15,750 vs 1,628 km, max takeoff weight 283,000 vs 60,500 kg, built 731 vs 400 units.

Airbus A350 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A350
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 Osprey
Specifications
Airbus A350 V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bell Boeing
First flight 14 June 2013 19 March 1989
Year introduced 2015 2006
Number produced 731 units 400 units
Average unit price $317.4 million $72 million
Wing area 442.0 m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 64.8 m 14.0 m
Height -- m 6.7 m
Length 66.8 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 15,750 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 13,137 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 283,000 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 115,700 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 38,160 kgf 2 x 4,586 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A350 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A350 is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the V-22 Osprey's 565 km/h, a difference of 385 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A350 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A350 has a longer range at 15,750 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A350 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A350 has a higher service ceiling at 13,137 meters (43,100 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A350 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A350 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 283,000 kg compared to the V-22 Osprey's 60,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A350 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A350 is longer at 66.8 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A350 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A350 is more expensive at approximately $317 million per unit compared to the V-22 Osprey at $72 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A350 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey entered service first in 2006, 9 years before the Airbus A350 which entered service in 2015.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A350 or V-22 Osprey?
The Airbus A350 has been produced in greater numbers with 731 units compared to 400 units of the V-22 Osprey.