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C-390 Millennium vs Gulfstream G550

C-390 Millennium vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 980 vs 941 km/h, range 6,240 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 72,000 vs 41,050 kg, built 15 vs 600 units.

Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 Millennium
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Specifications
C-390 Millennium Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Gulfstream
First flight 30 August 2025 1 January 2003
Year introduced 2019 2004
Number produced 15 units 600 units
Average unit price $140 million $62 million
Wing area -- m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 28.5 m
Height 10.3 m 7.7 m
Length 33.9 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 6,240 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or Gulfstream G550?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Gulfstream G550's 941 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the C-390 Millennium's 6,240 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 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 Gulfstream G550?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the Gulfstream G550's 41,050 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or Gulfstream G550?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the Gulfstream G550's 29.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or Gulfstream G550?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the Gulfstream G550 at $62 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 entered service first in 2004, 15 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has been produced in greater numbers with 600 units compared to 15 units of the C-390 Millennium.