A321 vs ATR-72
The A321 and the ATR-72 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and ATR respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 565 km/h for the ATR-72. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,404 km for the ATR-72. The A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-72. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 3.5x the ATR-72's 22,500 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1,000 for the ATR-72. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $26M for the ATR-72. The A321 first flew 1 years before the ATR-72 (1987 vs 1988).
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 million |
| French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 27 October 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 61.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 27.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 565 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,404 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,051 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or ATR-72?
The A321 is faster with a maximum speed of 871 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 306 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or ATR-72?
The A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or ATR-72?
The A321 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or ATR-72?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or ATR-72?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the ATR-72's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or ATR-72?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 5 years before the A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or ATR-72?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,000 units of the ATR-72.