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Airbus A330 vs VC-25 "Air Force One"

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
Boeing VC-25 "Air Force One" military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 VC-25 "Air Force One"
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Specifications
Airbus A330 VC-25 "Air Force One"
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus Boeing
First flight 2 November 1992 1 September 1989
Year introduced 1994 1990
Number produced 1577 units 2 units
Average unit price $260 million $325 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 511.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 59.6 m
Height 17.4 m 19.3 m
Length 59.0 m 70.6 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 1014 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 12,600 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 13,746 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 377,842 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 173,726 kg
Total thrust 2 x 32,659 kgf 4 x 25,719 kgf
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the VC-25 "Air Force One" are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Boeing respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 1,014 km/h for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 12,600 km for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The VC-25 "Air Force One" operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 13,000 m for the Airbus A330.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 2 for the VC-25 "Air Force One". Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $325M for the VC-25 "Air Force One". The VC-25 "Air Force One" first flew 3 years before the Airbus A330 (1989 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus 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 Airbus A330's 871 km/h, a difference of 143 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The Airbus 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 Airbus 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 Airbus A330's 13,000 meters (42,650 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus 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 Airbus A330's 242,000 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the Airbus A330's 59.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus 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 Airbus A330 at $260 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The VC-25 "Air Force One" entered service first in 1990, 4 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or VC-25 "Air Force One"?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 2 units of the VC-25 "Air Force One".