A400M Atlas vs C-390 Millennium
| 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 |
| Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 30 August 2025 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $140 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 |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,203 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 35.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,154 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of C-390 Millennium by Embraer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the C-390 Millennium's 72,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the C-390 Millennium's 33.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the C-390 Millennium at $140 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas entered service first in 2013, 6 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.