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

C-390 Millennium vs V-22 Osprey

Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇧🇷 C-390 Millennium
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 Osprey
Change comparison vs
Specifications
C-390 Millennium V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer Bell Boeing
First flight 30 August 2025 19 March 1989
Year introduced 2019 2006
Number produced 11 units 400 units
Average unit price $140 million $72 million
Wing area -- m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 35.1 m 14.0 m
Height 10.3 m 6.7 m
Length 33.9 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 980 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 5,020 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 11,000 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 35,000 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf 2 x 4,586 kW
Performance Radar Chart

Overview

The C-390 Millennium and the V-22 Osprey are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Bell Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 980 km/h for the C-390 Millennium vs 565 km/h for the V-22 Osprey. The C-390 Millennium has an operational range of 5,020 km vs 1,628 km for the V-22 Osprey. The C-390 Millennium operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 7,925 m for the V-22 Osprey.

The C-390 Millennium has been produced in 11 units vs 400 for the V-22 Osprey. Unit cost is $140M for the C-390 Millennium vs $72M for the V-22 Osprey. The V-22 Osprey first flew 36 years before the C-390 Millennium (1989 vs 2025).

Related Comparisons
C-390 Millennium vs BD-700 Global Express C-390 Millennium vs Phenom 100 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 V-22 Osprey?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the V-22 Osprey's 565 km/h, a difference of 415 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or V-22 Osprey?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the V-22 Osprey's 1,628 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or V-22 Osprey?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the V-22 Osprey's 7,925 meters (26,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or V-22 Osprey?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the V-22 Osprey's 60,500 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or V-22 Osprey?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or V-22 Osprey?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the V-22 Osprey at $72 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey entered service first in 2006, 13 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has been produced in greater numbers with 400 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.