C-295 Persuader vs C-390 Millennium
The C-295 Persuader and the C-390 Millennium are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Embraer respectively. Top speed is 576 km/h for the C-295 Persuader vs 980 km/h for the C-390 Millennium. The C-295 Persuader has an operational range of 5,750 km vs 5,020 km for the C-390 Millennium. The C-390 Millennium operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the C-295 Persuader. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the C-390 Millennium is 3.1x the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg. The C-295 Persuader has been produced in 209 units vs 11 for the C-390 Millennium. Unit cost is $78M for the C-295 Persuader vs $140M for the C-390 Millennium. The C-295 Persuader first flew 28 years before the C-390 Millennium (1997 vs 2025).
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 28 November 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 209 units |
| Average unit price | $78 million |
| Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 30 August 2025 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $140 million |
| Wing area | 59.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 576 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,250 kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 986 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 35.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-295 Persuader or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 404 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-295 Persuader or C-390 Millennium?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the C-390 Millennium's 5,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-295 Persuader or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-295 Persuader or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the C-295 Persuader or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-295 Persuader or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the C-295 Persuader at $78 million.
Which entered service first, the C-295 Persuader or C-390 Millennium?
The C-295 Persuader entered service first in 2001, 18 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-295 Persuader or C-390 Millennium?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.