A330 vs VC-25 "Air Force One"

European wide-body twin-engine jet airliner, recognized for extensive global service since the early 1990s, including both civilian and military roles.
Picture of A330
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 2 November 1992
Year introduced 1994
Number produced 1577 units
Average unit price $260 million
American presidential transport aircraft, deployed since the mid-1980s, known for brass-bound luxury and sophisticated communications.
Picture of VC-25 "Air Force One"
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 1 September 1989
Year introduced 1990
Number produced 2 units
Average unit price $325 million
Wing area 362.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 60.3 m â—‰
Height 17.4 m â—‰
Length 59.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range 13,400 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 119,600 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Airbus A330
Wing area 511.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 59.6 m â—‰
Height 19.3 m â—‰
Length 70.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1014 km/h
Operational range 12,600 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,746 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg â—‰
Empty weight 173,726 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf â—‰
Profile drawing of Boeing VC-25 "Air Force One"

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the A330's 0 km/h, a difference of 1,014 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the VC-25 "Air Force One"'s 12,600 km.
Which can fly higher, the A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the A330's 242,000 kg.
Which is larger, the A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the A330's 59.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is more expensive at approximately $325 million per unit compared to the A330 at $260 million.
Which entered service first, the A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" entered service first in 1990, 4 years before the A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 2 units of the VC-25 "Air Force One".