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. | |
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Origin country | πΊπΈ 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. | |
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Origin country | π§π· 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.