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A400M Atlas vs C-160 Transall

A400M Atlas vs C-160 Transall at a glance — top speed 780 vs 513 km/h, range 3,300 vs 1,853 km, max takeoff weight 141,000 vs 51,000 kg, built 174 vs 214 units.

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
C-160 Transall military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪🇫🇷 C-160 Transall
Specifications
A400M Atlas C-160 Transall
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇩🇪 Germany🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Transall
First flight 11 December 2009 25 February 1963
Year introduced 2013 1967
Number produced 174 units 214 units
Average unit price $152 million $12 million
Wing area 221.5 m² 160.0 m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 40.0 m
Height 14.7 m 11.7 m
Length 45.1 m 32.4 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 513 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 1,853 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 8,230 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 51,000 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 29,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,203 kW 2 x 4,549 kW
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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.