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Kawasaki C-2 vs C-390 Millennium

Kawasaki C-2 vs C-390 Millennium at a glance — top speed 920 vs 980 km/h, range 7,600 vs 6,240 km, max takeoff weight 141,400 vs 72,000 kg, built 14 vs 15 units.

Kawasaki C-2 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-2
Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 Millennium
Specifications
Kawasaki C-2 C-390 Millennium
Origin country 🇯🇵 Japan 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Kawasaki Embraer
First flight 26 January 2010 30 August 2025
Year introduced 2016 2019
Number produced 14 units 15 units
Average unit price $74.0 million $140 million
Wingspan 44.4 m 35.1 m
Height 14.2 m 10.3 m
Length 43.9 m 33.9 m
Maximum speed 920 km/h 980 km/h
Operational range 7,600 km 6,240 km
Service ceiling 13,100 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,400 kg 72,000 kg
Empty weight 69,000 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 266 kN 2 x 13,154 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Kawasaki C-2 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Kawasaki C-2's 920 km/h, a difference of 60 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Kawasaki C-2 or C-390 Millennium?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a longer range at 7,600 km compared to the C-390 Millennium's 6,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the Kawasaki C-2 or C-390 Millennium?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher service ceiling at 13,100 meters (42,979 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the Kawasaki C-2 or C-390 Millennium?
The Kawasaki C-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,400 kg compared to the C-390 Millennium's 72,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Kawasaki C-2 or C-390 Millennium?
The Kawasaki C-2 is longer at 43.9 meters compared to the C-390 Millennium's 33.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Kawasaki C-2 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-2 at $74 million.
Which entered service first, the Kawasaki C-2 or C-390 Millennium?
The Kawasaki C-2 entered service first in 2016, 3 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Kawasaki C-2 or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has been produced in greater numbers with 15 units compared to 14 units of the Kawasaki C-2.