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C-390 Millennium vs Falcon 8X

Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 Millennium
Dassault Falcon 8X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 8X
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Specifications
C-390 Millennium Falcon 8X
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Dassault
First flight 30 August 2025 6 February 2015
Year introduced 2019 2016
Number produced 11 units 289 units
Average unit price $140 million $50 million
Wingspan 35.1 m 26.3 m
Height 10.3 m 7.9 m
Length 33.9 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 1111 km/h
Operational range 5,020 km 11,945 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg 33,113 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 16,693 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 3 x 1,020 kgf
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Overview

The C-390 Millennium and the Falcon 8X are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Dassault respectively.

Top speed is 980 km/h for the C-390 Millennium vs 1,111 km/h for the Falcon 8X. The C-390 Millennium has an operational range of 5,020 km vs 11,945 km for the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 8X 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 2.2x the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.

The C-390 Millennium has been produced in 11 units vs 289 for the Falcon 8X. Unit cost is $140M for the C-390 Millennium vs $50M for the Falcon 8X. The Falcon 8X first flew 10 years before the C-390 Millennium (2015 vs 2025).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,111 km/h compared to the C-390 Millennium's 980 km/h, a difference of 131 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has a longer range at 11,945 km compared to the C-390 Millennium's 5,020 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X 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 8X?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the Falcon 8X's 33,113 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 8X?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the Falcon 8X's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 8X?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the Falcon 8X at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X entered service first in 2016, 3 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or Falcon 8X?
The Falcon 8X has been produced in greater numbers with 289 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.