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C-390 Millennium vs Falcon 7X

Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 Millennium
Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
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Specifications
C-390 Millennium Falcon 7X
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Dassault
First flight 30 August 2025 5 May 2005
Year introduced 2019 2007
Number produced 11 units 289 units
Average unit price $140 million $54.2 million
Wing area -- m² 70.7 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 26.2 m
Height 10.3 m 7.8 m
Length 33.9 m 23.4 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1078 km/h
Operational range 5,020 km 11,019 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg 31,800 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 3 x 9 kN
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Overview

The C-390 Millennium and the Falcon 7X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 980 km/h for the C-390 Millennium vs 1,078 km/h for the Falcon 7X. The C-390 Millennium has an operational range of 5,020 km vs 11,019 km for the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 7X operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 11,000 m for the C-390 Millennium. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the C-390 Millennium is 2.3x the Falcon 7X's 31,800 kg.

The C-390 Millennium has been produced in 11 units vs 289 for the Falcon 7X. Unit cost is $140M for the C-390 Millennium vs $54.2M for the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 7X first flew 20 years before the C-390 Millennium (2005 vs 2025).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the C-390 Millennium's 980 km/h, a difference of 98 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a longer range at 11,019 km compared to the C-390 Millennium's 5,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 7X?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the Falcon 7X's 31,800 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 7X?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the Falcon 7X's 23.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 7X?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the Falcon 7X at $54 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X entered service first in 2007, 12 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.