Comparison of Japan’s C2 vs Embraer KC 390 military cargo aircraft. Which is the best?

Military cargo planes play a vital role in a nation's defense by facilitating the movement of troops and military equipment to critical locations.

With the rising demand for such aircraft globally, two notable contenders have emerged: Brazil's Embraer KC-390 and Japan's Kawasaki C-2. Both aircraft are designed to meet the logistical needs of their respective countries, but they come with distinct features and capabilities.

The Kawasaki C-2 is a high-speed, long-range military transport aircraft featuring a mid-size design with twin turbofan engines. Developed by Kawasaki Aerospace Company, the C-2 was created alongside the P-X maritime patrol aircraft. To optimize costs, Kawasaki utilized shared airframe parts and system components between the C-2 and the P-X.

The Embraer C-390 Millennium is a medium-size, twin-engine military transport jet developed by the Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer. As the largest aircraft produced by the company, the C-390 Millennium project began in the mid-2000s. Initial design concepts were based on a derivative of the E190 jetliner, aiming for a similar size to the Lockheed C-130 Hercules.

Here is a detailed comparison of the C-2 Kawasaki and C-390 Millennium

Length:

The C-2 Kawasaki measures 43.9 meters (144 feet) in length, whereas the C-390 Millennium is shorter at 35.2 meters (115 feet 6 inches).

Wingspan:
The wingspan of the C-2 Kawasaki is 44.4 meters (145 feet 8 inches), while the C-390 Millennium has a wingspan of 0 inches).

Engine:
The C-2 Kawasaki is powered by two General Electric CF6-80C2K1F turbofan engines, each providing 265.7 kN (59,740 lbf) of thrust. In contrast, the C-390 Millennium utilizes two IAE V2500-E5 turbofan engines, each generating 139.4 kN (31,330 lbf) of thrust.

Maximum Takeoff Weight:
The C-2 Kawasaki has higher a maximum takeoff weight of 141,400 kg (311,734 lb), while the C-390 Millennium has a maximum takeoff weight of 86,999 kg (191,800 lb).

Maximum Speed:
The maximum speed of the C-2 Kawasaki has 920 km/h (570 mph), whereas the C-390 Millennium is slightly faster with a maximum speed of 988 km/h (614 mph, Mach 0.82).

According to the most recent updates, the KC 390 will cost approximately $161 million, and the Kawasaki C2 will cost approximately $240 million.

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