C-17 Globemaster III vs C-390 Millennium
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C-17 Globemaster III |
C-390 Millennium |
| Origin country |
🇺🇸 United States |
🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
McDonnell Douglas |
Embraer |
| First flight |
15 September 1991 |
30 August 2025 |
| Year introduced |
1993 |
2019 |
| Number produced |
279 units |
11 units |
| Average unit price |
$340 million |
$140 million |
| Wing area |
353.0 m² |
-- m² |
| Wingspan |
51.8 m |
35.1 m |
| Height |
16.8 m |
10.3 m |
| Length |
53.0 m |
33.9 m |
| Maximum speed |
930 km/h |
980 km/h |
| Operational range |
4,480 km |
5,020 km |
| Service ceiling |
13,715 m |
11,000 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
259,460 kg |
72,000 kg |
| Empty weight |
122,000 kg |
35,000 kg |
| Total thrust |
4 x 4,727 kgf
|
2 x 6,577 kgf
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Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 930 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 4,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the C-390 Millennium's 72,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the C-390 Millennium's 33.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the C-390 Millennium at $140 million.
Which entered service first, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III entered service first in 1993, 26 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in greater numbers with 279 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.
