C-390 Millennium vs 208 Caravan
The C-390 Millennium and the 208 Caravan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Cessna respectively. The C-390 Millennium reaches 980 km/h — 2.8x the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h. The C-390 Millennium has an operational range of 5,020 km vs 1,980 km for the 208 Caravan. The C-390 Millennium operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,600 m for the 208 Caravan. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the C-390 Millennium is 18:1 the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg. The C-390 Millennium has been produced in 11 units vs 3,000 for the 208 Caravan. Unit cost is $140M for the C-390 Millennium vs $2.1M for the 208 Caravan. The 208 Caravan first flew 43 years before the C-390 Millennium (1982 vs 2025).
| 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 |
| American utility aircraft, primarily deployed for passenger and cargo transportation, known for its operational history since the 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Cessna |
| First flight | 9 December 1982 |
| Year introduced | 1984 |
| Number produced | 3000 units |
| Average unit price | $2.1 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 35.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | -- kg |
| Total thrust | 2 x 13,154 kgf ◉ |
| Wing area | 26.0 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.9 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 344 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 1,980 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,600 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 3,970 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 2,073 kg |
| Total thrust | 1 x 505 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the 208 Caravan's 344 km/h, a difference of 636 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the 208 Caravan's 1,980 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the 208 Caravan's 7,600 meters (24,934 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the 208 Caravan's 3,970 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the 208 Caravan's 12.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the 208 Caravan at $2.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan entered service first in 1984, 35 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or 208 Caravan?
The 208 Caravan has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.