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C-390 Millennium vs Quest Kodiak

Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 Millennium
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
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Specifications
C-390 Millennium Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Quest
First flight 30 August 2025 16 October 2004
Year introduced 2019 2008
Number produced 11 units 300 units
Average unit price $140 million $3 million
Wingspan 35.1 m 13.7 m
Height 10.3 m -- m
Length 33.9 m -- m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 5,020 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg -- kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 0
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Overview

The C-390 Millennium and the Quest Kodiak are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Quest respectively.

The C-390 Millennium reaches 980 km/h — 2.9x the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h. The C-390 Millennium has an operational range of 5,020 km vs 2,096 km for the Quest Kodiak. The C-390 Millennium operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the Quest Kodiak.

The C-390 Millennium has been produced in 11 units vs 300 for the Quest Kodiak. Unit cost is $140M for the C-390 Millennium vs $3M for the Quest Kodiak. The Quest Kodiak first flew 21 years before the C-390 Millennium (2004 vs 2025).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or Quest Kodiak?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 641 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or Quest Kodiak?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the Quest Kodiak's 2,096 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or Quest Kodiak?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the Quest Kodiak's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or Quest Kodiak?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or Quest Kodiak?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or Quest Kodiak?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak entered service first in 2008, 11 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has been produced in greater numbers with 300 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.