C-390 Millennium vs Phenom 100
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).
| Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 30 August 2025 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $140 million |
| Brazilian light jet, modern era, used extensively in executive charter and air-taxi services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 26 July 2007 |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Number produced | 401 units |
| Average unit price | $4.5 million |
| Wingspan | 35.1 m ◉ |
| Height | 10.3 m ◉ |
| Length | 33.9 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 5,020 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 35,000 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf ◉ |
| Wingspan | 12.3 m ◉ |
| Height | 4.4 m ◉ |
| Length | 12.8 m ◉ |
| Maximum speed | 722 km/h ◉ |
| Operational range | 2,182 km ◉ |
| Service ceiling | 12,497 m ◉ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 4,750 kg ◉ |
| Empty weight | 3,235 kg ◉ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 385 kgf ◉ |
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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.