C-17 Globemaster III vs C-390 Millennium
| American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions. | |
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| 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 |
| 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 | 353.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 51.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 16.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 53.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 930 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,480 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,715 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 259,460 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 122,000 kg |
| Total thrust | 4 x 18,909 kgf â—‰ |
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| 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 13,154 kgf â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of C-390 Millennium by Embraer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 930 km/h, a difference of 50 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the C-17 Globemaster III's 4,480 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher service ceiling at 13,715 meters (44,996 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 259,460 kg compared to the C-390 Millennium's 72,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III is longer at 53.0 meters compared to the C-390 Millennium's 33.9 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III is more expensive at approximately $340 million per unit compared to the C-390 Millennium at $140 million.
Which entered service first, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III entered service first in 1993, 26 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-17 Globemaster III or C-390 Millennium?
The C-17 Globemaster III has been produced in greater numbers with 279 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.