C-17 Globemaster III vs C-390 Millennium

American military transport aircraft, extensively deployed in global conflict zones since the 1990s for strategic airlift missions.
Picture of C-17 Globemaster III
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer McDonnell Douglas
First flight 15 September 1991
Year of introduction 1993
Number produced 279 units
Average unit price $218 million
Brazilian military transport jet, invaluable for its role in logistical support, known for extensive service in the Brazilian Air Force.
Picture of C-390 Millennium
Origin country πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Brazil
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Embraer
First flight 3 February 2015
Year of introduction 2019
Number produced 9 units
Average unit price $120 million
Wing area 353.0 mΒ²
Wingspan 51.8 m β—‰
Height 16.8 m β—‰
Length 53.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 930 km/h β—‰
Operational range 8,700 km
Service ceiling 13,715 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 259,460 kg β—‰
Empty weight 122,000 kg
Total thrust 4 x 18,909 kgf β—‰
Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 35.1 m β—‰
Height 10.3 m β—‰
Length 33.9 m β—‰
Maximum speed 980 km/h β—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 11,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 72,000 kg β—‰
Empty weight -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 13,154 kgf β—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of C-390 Millennium by Embraer.