Boeing 747 Dreamlifter vs Airbus BelugaXL
Top speed, range, size and history side by side. Each was built for its own job, so this shows how they differ, not which is better.
The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter is faster: 878 km/h against 737 km/h for the Airbus BelugaXL. The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter flies further: 7,800 km against 4,000 km for the Airbus BelugaXL. The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter has the wider wingspan: 64.4 m against 60.3 m for the Airbus BelugaXL. The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter is heavier at takeoff: 364 tonnes against 227 tonnes for the Airbus BelugaXL. The Boeing 747 Dreamlifter first flew in 2006, 12 years before the Airbus BelugaXL (2018).
| Boeing 747 Dreamlifter | Airbus BelugaXL |
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| Top speed | 878 km/h (546 mph) | 737 km/h (458 mph) |
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| Range | 7,800 km (4,847 miles) | 4,000 km (2,485 miles) |
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| Length | 71.7 m (235 ft) | 63.1 m (207 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 64.4 m (211 ft) | 60.3 m (198 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 364 t (802,474 lb) | 227 t (500,444 lb) |
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| First flight | 2006 | 2018 |
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| Crew and capacity | 113 t payload | 51 t payload |
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| Engines | 4 × turbofan | 2 × Trent 700 turbofan |
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| Built by | Boeing | Airbus |
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| Country | USA | Europe |
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