C-17 Globemaster III vs Kawasaki C-2

Overview

The C-17 Globemaster III and the Kawasaki C-2 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by McDonnell Douglas and Kawasaki Aerospace respectively.

Top speed is 930 km/h for the C-17 Globemaster III vs 920 km/h for the Kawasaki C-2. The C-17 Globemaster III has an operational range of 4,480 km vs 7,600 km for the Kawasaki C-2. The C-17 Globemaster III operates at altitudes up to 13,715 m compared to 13,100 m for the Kawasaki C-2.

The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in 279 units vs 14 for the Kawasaki C-2. Unit cost is $340M for the C-17 Globemaster III vs $74.02M for the Kawasaki C-2. The C-17 Globemaster III first flew 19 years before the Kawasaki C-2 (1991 vs 2010).

C-17 Globemaster III

American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions.
McDonnell Douglas C-17 Globemaster III Transport profile drawing
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
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Kawasaki C-2

Japanese mid-size, twin-turbofan military transport aircraft, developed in the early 21st century and entered service in 2016, used for long-range, high-speed tactical and strategic airlift operations.
Kawasaki Aerospace Kawasaki C-2 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Aerospace
First flight 26 January 2010
Year introduced 2016
Number produced 14 units
Average unit price $74.0 million
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C-17 Globemaster III

Wing area 353.0 m²
Wingspan 51.8 m ◉
Height 16.8 m ◉
Length 53.0 m ◉
Maximum speed 930 km/h ◉
Operational range 4,480 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,715 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 259,460 kg ◉
Empty weight 122,000 kg ◉
Total thrust 4 x 4,727 kgf ◉

Kawasaki C-2

Wing area -- m²
Wingspan 44.4 m ◉
Height 14.2 m ◉
Length 43.9 m ◉
Maximum speed 920 km/h ◉
Operational range 7,600 km ◉
Service ceiling 13,100 m ◉
Max. takeoff weight 141,400 kg ◉
Empty weight 69,000 kg ◉
Total thrust 2 x 133 kN ◉

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-17 Globemaster III or Kawasaki C-2?
The C-17 Globemaster III is faster with a maximum speed of 930 km/h compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 920 km/h, a difference of 10 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-17 Globemaster III or Kawasaki C-2?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 4,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-17 Globemaster III or Kawasaki C-2?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 13,100 meters (42,979 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-17 Globemaster III or Kawasaki C-2?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 141,400 kg.
Which is larger, the C-17 Globemaster III or Kawasaki C-2?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 43.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-17 Globemaster III or Kawasaki C-2?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-2 at $74 million.
Which entered service first, the C-17 Globemaster III or Kawasaki C-2?
The C-17 Globemaster III entered service first in 1993, 23 years before the Kawasaki C-2 which entered service in 2016.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-17 Globemaster III or Kawasaki C-2?
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in greater numbers with 279 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.

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