A400M Atlas vs C-2 Greyhound

European military transport aircraft, notable for strategic deployments in operations worldwide since the 2000s.
Picture of A400M Atlas
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus
First flight 11 December 2009
Year introduced 2013
Number produced 174 units
Average unit price $152 million
American carrier onboard delivery aircraft, commonly deployed in the late 20th century for logistics support at sea.
Picture of C-2 Greyhound
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Northrop Grumman
First flight 18 November 1964
Year introduced 1966
Number produced 56 units
Average unit price $39 million
Wing area 221.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 42.4 m â—‰
Height 14.7 m â—‰
Length 45.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 780 km/h â—‰
Operational range 8,800 km
Service ceiling 12,500 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 141,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 66,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 8,203 kW â—‰
Wing area 65.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 24.6 m â—‰
Height 4.9 m â—‰
Length 17.1 m â—‰
Maximum speed 635 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 10,211 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 27,216 kg â—‰
Empty weight 15,307 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 3,430 kW â—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of C-2 Greyhound by US Navy.