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An-178 vs C-390 Millennium

An-178 vs C-390 Millennium at a glance — top speed 990 vs 980 km/h, range 3,680 vs 6,240 km, max takeoff weight 51,000 vs 72,000 kg, built 1 vs 15 units.

Antonov An-178 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇦 An-178
Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
Specifications
An-178 C-390 Millennium
Origin country 🇺🇦 Ukraine 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Antonov Embraer
First flight 7 May 2015 30 August 2025
Year introduced 2023 2019
Number produced 1 units 15 units
Average unit price $35 million $140 million
Wingspan 30.6 m 35.1 m
Height 9.6 m 10.3 m
Length 32.2 m 33.9 m
Maximum speed 990 km/h 980 km/h
Operational range 3,680 km 6,240 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 51,000 kg 72,000 kg
Empty weight 18,350 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 7,502 kgf 2 x 13,154 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the An-178 or C-390 Millennium?
The An-178 is faster with a maximum speed of 990 km/h compared to the C-390 Millennium's 980 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the An-178 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 6,240 km compared to the An-178's 3,680 km.
Which can fly higher, the An-178 or C-390 Millennium?
The An-178 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the An-178 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the An-178's 51,000 kg.
Which is larger, the An-178 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the An-178's 32.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the An-178 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the An-178 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the An-178 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium entered service first in 2019, 4 years before the An-178 which entered service in 2023.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the An-178 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has been produced in greater numbers with 15 units compared to 1 units of the An-178.