A400M Atlas vs C-160 Transall
| European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 11 December 2009 |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Number produced | 174 units |
| Average unit price | $152 million |
| German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport. | |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Transall |
| First flight | 25 February 1963 |
| Year introduced | 1967 |
| Number produced | 214 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| Wing area | 221.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 42.4 m â—‰ |
| Height | 14.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 45.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 780 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 3,300 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,500 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 141,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 66,500 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,203 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 160.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 40.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 32.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 513 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,853 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,230 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 51,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,549 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or C-160 Transall?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the C-160 Transall's 513 km/h, a difference of 267 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or C-160 Transall?
The A400M Atlas has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the C-160 Transall's 1,853 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or C-160 Transall?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the C-160 Transall's 8,230 meters (27,001 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or C-160 Transall?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the C-160 Transall's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or C-160 Transall?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the C-160 Transall's 32.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or C-160 Transall?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the C-160 Transall at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall entered service first in 1967, 46 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or C-160 Transall?
The C-160 Transall has been produced in greater numbers with 214 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.