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C-27J Spartan vs C-390 Millennium

C-27J Spartan vs C-390 Millennium at a glance — top speed 602 vs 980 km/h, range 1,759 vs 6,240 km, max takeoff weight 32,500 vs 72,000 kg, built 117 vs 15 units.

Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J SpartanFull specs
Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 MillenniumFull specs
Specifications
C-27J Spartan C-390 Millennium
Origin country 🇮🇹 Italy 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Leonardo Embraer
First flight 24 September 1999 3 February 2015
Year introduced 2006 2019
Number produced 117 units 15 units
Average unit price $31.7 million $140 million
Wing area 82.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 28.7 m 35.1 m
Height 9.6 m 10.3 m
Length 22.7 m 33.9 m
Maximum speed 602 km/h 980 km/h
Operational range 1,759 km 6,240 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 32,500 kg 72,000 kg
Empty weight 17,500 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 3,458 kW 2 x 13,154 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-27J Spartan or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the C-27J Spartan's 602 km/h, a difference of 378 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-27J Spartan or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 6,240 km compared to the C-27J Spartan's 1,759 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-27J Spartan or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the C-27J Spartan's 9,144 meters (30,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-27J Spartan or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the C-27J Spartan's 32,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-27J Spartan or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-27J Spartan or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the C-27J Spartan at $32 million.
Which entered service first, the C-27J Spartan or C-390 Millennium?
The C-27J Spartan entered service first in 2006, 13 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-27J Spartan or C-390 Millennium?
The C-27J Spartan has been produced in greater numbers with 117 units compared to 15 units of the C-390 Millennium.