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Airbus A319 CJ vs ATR-72

Airbus A319 CJ military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A319 CJ
ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
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Specifications
Airbus A319 CJ ATR-72
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus ATR
First flight 25 August 1995 27 October 1988
Year introduced 1995 1989
Number produced 1499 units 1000 units
Average unit price $80 million $26 million
Wing area 122.6 m² 61.0 m²
Wingspan 34.1 m 27.1 m
Height 11.8 m 7.7 m
Length 33.8 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 870 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 11,650 km 1,404 km
Service ceiling 1,350 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight -- kg 22,500 kg
Empty weight 42,300 kg 12,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,997 kgf 2 x 1,026 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A319 CJ and the ATR-72 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and ATR respectively.

Top speed is 870 km/h for the Airbus A319 CJ vs 565 km/h for the ATR-72. The Airbus A319 CJ has an operational range of 11,650 km vs 1,404 km for the ATR-72. The ATR-72 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 1,350 m for the Airbus A319 CJ.

The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in 1,499 units vs 1,000 for the ATR-72. Unit cost is $80M for the Airbus A319 CJ vs $26M for the ATR-72. The ATR-72 first flew 7 years before the Airbus A319 CJ (1988 vs 1995).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A319 CJ or ATR-72?
The Airbus A319 CJ is faster with a maximum speed of 870 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 305 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Airbus A319 CJ or ATR-72?
The Airbus A319 CJ has a longer range at 11,650 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A319 CJ or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 1,350 meters (4,429 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A319 CJ or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the Airbus A319 CJ's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A319 CJ or ATR-72?
The Airbus A319 CJ is longer at 33.8 meters compared to the ATR-72's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A319 CJ or ATR-72?
The Airbus A319 CJ is more expensive at approximately $80 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A319 CJ or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 6 years before the Airbus A319 CJ which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A319 CJ or ATR-72?
The Airbus A319 CJ has been produced in greater numbers with 1,499 units compared to 1,000 units of the ATR-72.