Comparison of Airbus A400M and Douglas C-124 Globemaster II

Attribute	Airbus A400M ×	Douglas C-124 Globemaster II ×
General
Manufacturer	Airbus	Douglas Aircraft Co.
Model	Airbus A400M	Douglas C-124 Globemaster II
Country	France	United States
Manufactured from (year)	2009	1949
Manufactured to (year)	-	1955
Type	Military Propellor Planes	Military Transport Planes
Icao	A400	C124
Performance
Engine	4x 4 × EuroProp International TP400-D6	4x Pratt & Whitney R-4360-63A Wasp Major
Power, hp (hp)	11,000	3,800
Max cruise speed (km/h)	780	489
Approach speed (km/h)	241	-
Travel range (km)	8,890	6,482
Fuel economy (km/l)	0.083	-
Service ceiling (m)	12,192	7,010
Rate of climb (m/sec)	15.24	3.86
Take off distance (m)	980	-
Landing distance (m)	770	-
Weights
Max take off weight (kg)	141,000	88,224
Max landing weight (kg)	123,000	88,224
Max payload (kg)	37,000	34,000
Fuel tank capacity (l)	62,879	42,124
Baggage volume (m³)	342	-
Dimensions
Seats	116	7
Cabin height (m)	3.85	-
Cabin width (m)	4	-
Cabin length (m)	17.71	23
Exterior length (m)	43.8	39.8
Tail height (m)	14.7	14.74
Fuselage diameter (m)	4.1	4.5
Wing span (m)	42.4	53.06
Wing tips	No Winglets	No Winglets