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A400M Atlas vs C-390 Millennium

Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 A400M Atlas
Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
A400M Atlas C-390 Millennium
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Embraer
First flight 11 December 2009 30 August 2025
Year introduced 2013 2019
Number produced 174 units 11 units
Average unit price $152 million $140 million
Wing area 221.5 m² -- m²
Wingspan 42.4 m 35.1 m
Height 14.7 m 10.3 m
Length 45.1 m 33.9 m
Maximum speed 780 km/h 980 km/h
Operational range 3,300 km 5,020 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m 11,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg 72,000 kg
Empty weight 66,500 kg 35,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 2,051 kW 2 x 6,577 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the A400M Atlas's 780 km/h, a difference of 200 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the A400M Atlas's 3,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 141,000 kg compared to the C-390 Millennium's 72,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas is longer at 45.1 meters compared to the C-390 Millennium's 33.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas is more expensive at approximately $152 million per unit compared to the C-390 Millennium at $140 million.
Which entered service first, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas entered service first in 2013, 6 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A400M Atlas or C-390 Millennium?
The A400M Atlas has been produced in greater numbers with 174 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.