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BD-700 Global Express vs C-390 Millennium

BD-700 Global Express vs C-390 Millennium at a glance — top speed 950 vs 980 km/h, range 11,100 vs 6,240 km, max takeoff weight 45,132 vs 72,000 kg, built 816 vs 15 units.

Bombardier BD-700 Global Express military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇦 BD-700 Global ExpressFull specs
Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 MillenniumFull specs
Specifications
BD-700 Global Express C-390 Millennium
Origin country 🇨🇦 Canada 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Bombardier Embraer
First flight 13 October 1996 3 February 2015
Year introduced 1999 2019
Number produced 816 units 15 units
Average unit price $40 million $140 million
Wing area 95.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 29.0 m 35.1 m
Height 7.3 m 10.3 m
Length 30.3 m 33.9 m
Maximum speed 950 km/h 980 km/h
Operational range 11,100 km 6,240 km
Service ceiling 15,545 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 45,132 kg 72,000 kg
Empty weight 22,566 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,690 kgf 2 x 13,154 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BD-700 Global Express or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 950 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the BD-700 Global Express or C-390 Millennium?
The BD-700 Global Express has a longer range at 11,100 km compared to the C-390 Millennium's 6,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the BD-700 Global Express or C-390 Millennium?
The BD-700 Global Express has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the BD-700 Global Express or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 45,132 kg.
Which is larger, the BD-700 Global Express or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the BD-700 Global Express's 30.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the BD-700 Global Express or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the BD-700 Global Express at $40 million.
Which entered service first, the BD-700 Global Express or C-390 Millennium?
The BD-700 Global Express entered service first in 1999, 20 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BD-700 Global Express or C-390 Millennium?
The BD-700 Global Express has been produced in greater numbers with 816 units compared to 15 units of the C-390 Millennium.