A400M Atlas vs C-160 Transall

Overview

The A400M Atlas and the C-160 Transall are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Transall respectively.

Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 513 km/h for the C-160 Transall. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 1,853 km for the C-160 Transall. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 8,230 m for the C-160 Transall. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 2.8x the C-160 Transall's 51,000 kg.

The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 214 for the C-160 Transall. Unit cost is $152M for the A400M Atlas vs $12M for the C-160 Transall. The C-160 Transall first flew 46 years before the A400M Atlas (1963 vs 2009).

A400M Atlas

European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
Airbus A400M Atlas Transport profile drawing
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
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C-160 Transall

German-French transport plane, employed globally since the Cold War, essential for humanitarian aid, military logistical support, and troop transport.
Transall C-160 Transall Transport profile drawing
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
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A400M Atlas

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 2,051 kW â—‰

C-160 Transall

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 2,275 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.

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