A400M Atlas vs C-17 Globemaster III
| 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 |
| American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | McDonnell Douglas |
| First flight | 15 September 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 279 units |
| Average unit price | $340 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 â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,203 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 353.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 53.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 18,909 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 150 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a longer range at 4,480 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the A400M Atlas's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the A400M Atlas's 141,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the A400M Atlas's 45.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the A400M Atlas at $152 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III entered service first in 1993, 20 years before the A400M Atlas which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or C-17 Globemaster III?
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in greater numbers with 279 units compared to 174 units of the A400M Atlas.