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