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Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs C-390 Millennium

Beechcraft 390 Premier I vs C-390 Millennium at a glance — top speed 841 vs 980 km/h, range 2,519 vs 6,240 km, max takeoff weight 5,670 vs 72,000 kg, built 292 vs 15 units.

Beechcraft 390 Premier I military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Beechcraft 390 Premier IFull specs
Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 MillenniumFull specs
Specifications
Beechcraft 390 Premier I C-390 Millennium
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Beechcraft Embraer
First flight 22 December 1998 3 February 2015
Year introduced 2001 2019
Number produced 292 units 15 units
Average unit price $5 million $140 million
Wing area 23.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 13.6 m 35.1 m
Height 4.7 m 10.3 m
Length 14.0 m 33.9 m
Maximum speed 841 km/h 980 km/h
Operational range 2,519 km 6,240 km
Service ceiling 12,497 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 5,670 kg 72,000 kg
Empty weight 3,627 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,043 kgf 2 x 13,154 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 841 km/h, a difference of 139 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 6,240 km compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 2,519 km.
Which can fly higher, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or C-390 Millennium?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 5,670 kg.
Which is larger, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I's 14.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the Beechcraft 390 Premier I at $5.0 million.
Which entered service first, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or C-390 Millennium?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I entered service first in 2001, 18 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Beechcraft 390 Premier I or C-390 Millennium?
The Beechcraft 390 Premier I has been produced in greater numbers with 292 units compared to 15 units of the C-390 Millennium.