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A400M Atlas vs C-2 Greyhound

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Northrop Grumman C-2 Greyhound military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 C-2 Greyhound
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Specifications
A400M Atlas C-2 Greyhound
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Northrop Grumman
First flight 11 December 2009 18 November 1964
Year introduced 2013 1966
Number produced 174 units 56 units
Average unit price $152 million $39 million
Wing area 221.5 m² 65.0 m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 24.6 m
Height 14.7 m 4.9 m
Length 45.1 m 17.1 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 635 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 2,400 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 10,211 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 27,216 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 15,307 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,051 kW 2 x 1,715 kW
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Overview

The A400M Atlas and the C-2 Greyhound are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Northrop Grumman respectively.

Top speed is 780 km/h for the A400M Atlas vs 635 km/h for the C-2 Greyhound. The A400M Atlas has an operational range of 3,300 km vs 2,400 km for the C-2 Greyhound. The A400M Atlas operates at altitudes up to 12,500 m compared to 10,211 m for the C-2 Greyhound. At 141,000 kg MTOW, the A400M Atlas is 5.2x the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.

The A400M Atlas has been produced in 174 units vs 56 for the C-2 Greyhound. Unit cost is $152M for the A400M Atlas vs $39M for the C-2 Greyhound. The C-2 Greyhound first flew 45 years before the A400M Atlas (1964 vs 2009).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or C-2 Greyhound?
The A400M Atlas is faster with a maximum speed of 780 km/h compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 635 km/h, a difference of 145 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or C-2 Greyhound?
The A400M Atlas has a longer range at 3,300 km compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 2,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or C-2 Greyhound?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 10,211 meters (33,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or C-2 Greyhound?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 27,216 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or C-2 Greyhound?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the C-2 Greyhound's 17.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or C-2 Greyhound?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the C-2 Greyhound at $39 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or C-2 Greyhound?
The C-2 Greyhound entered service first in 1966, 47 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or C-2 Greyhound?
The A400M Atlas has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 56 units of the C-2 Greyhound.