GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

C-390 Millennium vs Phenom 100

Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 Millennium
Embraer Phenom 100 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 Phenom 100
Change comparison vs
Specifications
C-390 Millennium Phenom 100
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇧🇷 Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Embraer
First flight 30 August 2025 26 July 2007
Year introduced 2019 2008
Number produced 11 units 401 units
Average unit price $140 million $4.5 million
Wingspan 35.1 m 12.3 m
Height 10.3 m 4.4 m
Length 33.9 m 12.8 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 722 km/h
Operational range 5,020 km 2,182 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg 4,750 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 3,235 kg
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf 2 x 385 kgf
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The C-390 Millennium and the Phenom 100 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Embraer respectively.

Top speed is 980 km/h for the C-390 Millennium vs 722 km/h for the Phenom 100. The C-390 Millennium has an operational range of 5,020 km vs 2,182 km for the Phenom 100. The Phenom 100 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 11,000 m for the C-390 Millennium. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the C-390 Millennium is 15:1 the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.

The C-390 Millennium has been produced in 11 units vs 401 for the Phenom 100. Unit cost is $140M for the C-390 Millennium vs $4.5M for the Phenom 100. The Phenom 100 first flew 18 years before the C-390 Millennium (2007 vs 2025).

Related Comparisons
C-390 Millennium vs BD-700 Global Express C-390 Millennium vs V-22 Osprey C-390 Millennium vs Quest Kodiak C-390 Millennium vs Beechcraft 390 Premier I C-390 Millennium vs Falcon 7X C-390 Millennium vs Falcon 8X

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or Phenom 100?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the Phenom 100's 722 km/h, a difference of 258 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or Phenom 100?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the Phenom 100's 2,182 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the C-390 Millennium's 11,000 meters (36,089 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or Phenom 100?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the Phenom 100's 4,750 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or Phenom 100?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the Phenom 100's 12.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or Phenom 100?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the Phenom 100 at $4.5 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 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 Phenom 100?
The Phenom 100 has been produced in greater numbers with 401 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.