C-17 Globemaster III vs Airbus A400M Atlas
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 C-17 Globemaster III is faster: 830 km/h against 780 km/h for the Airbus A400M Atlas. The C-17 Globemaster III flies further: 4,480 km against 3,300 km for the Airbus A400M Atlas. The C-17 Globemaster III has the wider wingspan: 51.8 m against 42.4 m for the Airbus A400M Atlas. The C-17 Globemaster III is heavier at takeoff: 265 tonnes against 141 tonnes for the Airbus A400M Atlas. The C-17 Globemaster III first flew in 1991, 18 years before the Airbus A400M Atlas (2009).
| C-17 Globemaster III | Airbus A400M Atlas |
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| Top speed | 830 km/h (516 mph) | 780 km/h (485 mph) |
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| Range | 4,480 km (2,784 miles) | 3,300 km (2,051 miles) |
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| Length | 53 m (174 ft) | 45.1 m (148 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 51.8 m (170 ft) | 42.4 m (139 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 265 t (584,219 lb) | 141 t (310,849 lb) |
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| First flight | 1991 | 2009 |
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| Crew and capacity | 77.5 t payload | 37 t payload |
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| Engines | 4 × F117 turbofan | 4 × TP400 turboprop |
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| Built by | McDonnell Douglas / Boeing | Airbus |
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| Country | USA | Europe |
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