C-390 Millennium vs DC-3
The C-390 Millennium and the DC-3 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Douglas respectively. The C-390 Millennium reaches 980 km/h — 2.4x the DC-3's 413 km/h. The C-390 Millennium has an operational range of 5,020 km vs 2,540 km for the DC-3. The C-390 Millennium operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,071 m for the DC-3. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the C-390 Millennium is 5.5x the DC-3's 13,154 kg. The C-390 Millennium has been produced in 11 units vs 10,174 for the DC-3. Unit cost is $140M for the C-390 Millennium vs $0.08M for the DC-3. The DC-3 first flew 84 years before the C-390 Millennium (1941 vs 2025).
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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 |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Douglas |
| First flight | 23 December 1941 |
| Year introduced | 1936 |
| Number produced | 10174 units |
| Average unit price | $0.1 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 | 91.7 m² |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m ◉ |
| Height | 5.6 m ◉ |
| Length | 22.7 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 413 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,540 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 7,071 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,154 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 6,450 kg |
| Total thrust | 3 x 875 kW ◉ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or DC-3?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the DC-3's 413 km/h, a difference of 567 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or DC-3?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the DC-3's 2,540 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or DC-3?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the DC-3's 7,071 meters (23,198 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or DC-3?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the DC-3's 13,154 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or DC-3?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the DC-3's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or DC-3?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the DC-3 at $0.1 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or DC-3?
The DC-3 entered service first in 1936, 83 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or DC-3?
The DC-3 has been produced in greater numbers with 10,174 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.