Performance Comparison
| Aircraft | Role | Max. payload | Range (w/max) | Cruise | Ceiling | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Embraer KC-390 | Tactical | 52,029 lb (23,600 kg) | 2,924 NM (5,417 km) | Mach .70 | 36,000 ft | $ 50m (est.) |
| / An-12 | Tactical | 44,090 lb (20,000 kg) | 1,940 NM (3,600 km) | Mach .55 | 33,000 ft | — |
| C-130J | Tactical | 41,790 lb (18,955 kg) | 2,380 NM (4,400 km) | Mach .58 | 33,000 ft | $ 52m (est.) |
| Airbus A400M | Tactical/strategic | 81,500 lb (37,000 kg) | 2,450 NM (4,540 km) | Mach .72 | 37,000 ft | € 100m (est.) |
| Kawasaki C-2 | Tactical | 82,800 lb (37,600 kg) | 3,000 NM (5,600 km) | Mach .80 | 40,000 ft | $ 120m (est.) |
| / Antonov An-70 | Tactical/strategic | 103,620 lb (47,000 kg) | 1,621 NM (3,000 km) | Mach .73 | 40,000 ft | $ 80m (est.) |
| / IL-76MF | Strategic/tactical | 132,300 lb (60,000 kg) | 2,159 NM (4,000 km) | Mach .70 | 42,700 ft | $ 50m (est.) |
| C-17 | Strategic/tactical | 170,900 lb (77,520 kg) | 2,800 NM (5,200 km) | Mach .77 | 45,000 ft | $ 225m |
| C-5 Galaxy | Strategic | 270,000 lb (122,472 kg) | 2,400 NM (4,440 km) | Mach .77 | 34,000 ft | $ 168m |
| // An-124 | Strategic | 330,000 lb (150,000 kg) | 2,900 NM (5,400 km) | Mach .65 | 35,000 ft | $ 70-100m |
| / An-225 | Strategic | 551,000 lb (250,000 kg) | 2,159 NM (4,000 km) | Mach .61 | 33,000 ft | — |
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