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A400M Atlas vs BD-700 Global Express

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global Express
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Specifications
A400M Atlas BD-700 Global Express
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇨🇦 Canada
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Bombardier
First flight 11 December 2009 13 October 1996
Year introduced 2013 1999
Number produced 174 units 816 units
Average unit price $152 million $25 million
Wing area 221.5 m² 95.0 m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 29.0 m
Height 14.7 m 7.3 m
Length 45.1 m 30.3 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 950 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 11,100 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 45,132 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 22,566 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,051 kW 2 x 3,345 kgf
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Overview

The A400M Atlas and the BD-700 Global Express are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Bombardier respectively.

Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 950 km/h for the BD-700 Global Express. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 11,100 km for the BD-700 Global Express. The BD-700 Global Express operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,500 m for the A400M Atlas. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 3.1x the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.

The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 816 for the BD-700 Global Express. Unit cost is $152M for the A400M Atlas vs $25M for the BD-700 Global Express. The BD-700 Global Express first flew 13 years before the A400M Atlas (1996 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express is faster with a maximum speed of 950 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 170 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the A400M Atlas's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or BD-700 Global Express?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or BD-700 Global Express?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or BD-700 Global Express?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 14 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or BD-700 Global Express?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.