C-390 Millennium vs EMB 110
The C-390 Millennium and the EMB 110 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Embraer and Embraer respectively. The C-390 Millennium reaches 980 km/h — 2.1x the EMB 110's 459 km/h. The C-390 Millennium has an operational range of 5,020 km vs 1,964 km for the EMB 110. The C-390 Millennium operates at altitudes up to 11,000 m compared to 6,550 m for the EMB 110. At 72,000 kg MTOW, the C-390 Millennium is 12:1 the EMB 110's 5,900 kg. The C-390 Millennium has been produced in 11 units vs 503 for the EMB 110. Unit cost is $140M for the C-390 Millennium vs $2M for the EMB 110. The EMB 110 first flew 57 years before the C-390 Millennium (1968 vs 2025).
| Brazilian medium military transport aircraft, introduced in the 2010s, designed for airlift and aerial refueling. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 30 August 2025 |
| Year introduced | 2019 |
| Number produced | 11 units |
| Average unit price | $140 million |
| Brazilian regional airliner, developed in the late 1960s, widely used for regional air service and military transport worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Embraer |
| First flight | 26 October 1968 |
| Year introduced | 1973 |
| Number produced | 503 units |
| Average unit price | $2 million |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 35.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 10.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.9 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 980 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,020 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 72,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 35,000 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 29.1 m² |
| Wingspan | 15.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 4.9 m â—‰ |
| Length | 15.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 459 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,964 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 6,550 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 5,900 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 3,590 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 0 â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the C-390 Millennium or EMB 110?
The C-390 Millennium is faster with a maximum speed of 980 km/h compared to the EMB 110's 459 km/h, a difference of 521 km/h.
Which has longer range, the C-390 Millennium or EMB 110?
The C-390 Millennium has a longer range at 5,020 km compared to the EMB 110's 1,964 km.
Which can fly higher, the C-390 Millennium or EMB 110?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher service ceiling at 11,000 meters (36,089 ft) compared to the EMB 110's 6,550 meters (21,489 ft).
Which is heavier, the C-390 Millennium or EMB 110?
The C-390 Millennium has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 72,000 kg compared to the EMB 110's 5,900 kg.
Which is larger, the C-390 Millennium or EMB 110?
The C-390 Millennium is longer at 33.9 meters compared to the EMB 110's 15.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the C-390 Millennium or EMB 110?
The C-390 Millennium is more expensive at approximately $140 million per unit compared to the EMB 110 at $2.0 million.
Which entered service first, the C-390 Millennium or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 entered service first in 1973, 46 years before the C-390 Millennium which entered service in 2019.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the C-390 Millennium or EMB 110?
The EMB 110 has been produced in greater numbers with 503 units compared to 11 units of the C-390 Millennium.