GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

A400M Atlas vs Kawasaki C-2

A400M Atlas vs Kawasaki C-2 at a glance — top speed 780 vs 920 km/h, range 3,300 vs 7,600 km, max takeoff weight 141,000 vs 141,400 kg, built 174 vs 14 units.

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2
Specifications
A400M Atlas Kawasaki C-2
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Kawasaki
First flight 11 December 2009 26 January 2010
Year introduced 2013 2016
Number produced 174 units 14 units
Average unit price $152 million $74.0 million
Wing area 221.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 44.4 m
Height 14.7 m 14.2 m
Length 45.1 m 43.9 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 920 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 7,600 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 13,100 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 141,400 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 69,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 8,203 kW 2 x 266 kN
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
A400M Atlas vs C-17 Globemaster III A400M Atlas vs Airbus A321 A400M Atlas vs PC-12 Eagle A400M Atlas vs Airbus A330 A400M Atlas vs Airbus A319 CJ A400M Atlas vs ERJ 135

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 is faster with a maximum speed of 920 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 140 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the A400M Atlas's 12,500 meters (41,010 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the A400M Atlas's 141,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or Kawasaki C-2?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 43.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or Kawasaki C-2?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-2 at $74 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or Kawasaki C-2?
The A400M Atlas entered service first in 2013, 3 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or Kawasaki C-2?
The A400M Atlas has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.