A400M Atlas vs C-17 Globemaster III
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Specifications
|
A400M Atlas |
C-17 Globemaster III |
| Origin country |
🇪🇺 Europe |
🇺🇸 United States |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
Airbus |
McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight |
11 December 2009 |
15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced |
2013 |
1993 |
| Number produced |
174 units |
279 units |
| Average unit price |
$152 million |
$340 million |
| Wing area |
221.5 m² |
353.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
42.4 m |
51.8 m |
| Height |
14.7 m |
16.8 m |
| Length |
45.1 m |
53.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
780 km/h |
930 km/h |
| Operational range |
3,300 km |
4,480 km |
| Service ceiling |
12,500 m |
13,715 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
141,000 kg |
259,460 kg |
| Empty weight |
66,500 kg |
122,000 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 2,051 kW
|
4 x 4,727 kgf
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a longer range at 4,480 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the A400M Atlas's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the A400M Atlas's 141,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the A400M Atlas's 45.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the A400M Atlas at $152 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III entered service first in 1993, 20 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in greater numbers with 279 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.
