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C-390 Millennium vs Kawasaki C-1

C-390 Millennium vs Kawasaki C-1 at a glance — top speed 980 vs 806 km/h, range 6,240 vs 3,353 km, max takeoff weight 72,000 vs 45,000 kg, built 15 vs 31 units.

Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 MillenniumFull specs
Kawasaki C-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki C-1Full specs
Specifications
C-390 Millennium Kawasaki C-1
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Kawasaki
First flight 3 February 2015 12 November 1970
Year introduced 2019 1974
Number produced 15 units 31 units
Average unit price $140 million $50 million
Wing area -- m² 120.5 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 30.3 m
Height 10.3 m 10.0 m
Length 33.9 m 29.0 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 806 km/h
Operational range 6,240 km 3,353 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 11,580 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 24,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf 2 x 6,574 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 806 km/h, a difference of 174 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 6,240 km compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 3,353 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has a higher service ceiling at 11,580 meters (37,992 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the Kawasaki C-1's 29.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or Kawasaki C-1?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the Kawasaki C-1 at $50 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 entered service first in 1974, 45 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or Kawasaki C-1?
The Kawasaki C-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 31 units compared to 15 units of the C-390 Millennium.