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Airbus A321 vs ATR-72

Airbus A321 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A321
ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
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Specifications
Airbus A321 ATR-72
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus ATR
First flight 27 February 1987 27 October 1988
Year introduced 1994 1989
Number produced 2917 units 1000 units
Average unit price $120 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 37.6 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 5,930 km 1,404 km
Service ceiling 12,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 78,000 kg 22,500 kg
Empty weight 42,600 kg 12,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 5,670 kgf 2 x 1,026 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A321 and the ATR-72 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and ATR respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A321 vs 565 km/h for the ATR-72. The Airbus A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 1,404 km for the ATR-72. The Airbus A321 operates at altitudes up to 12,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-72. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A321 is 3.5x the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.

The Airbus A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 1,000 for the ATR-72. Unit cost is $120M for the Airbus A321 vs $26M for the ATR-72. The Airbus A321 first flew 1 years before the ATR-72 (1987 vs 1988).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A321 or ATR-72?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A321 has a longer range at 5,930 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A321 or ATR-72?
The Airbus 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 Airbus A321 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A321 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the ATR-72's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A321 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A321 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 5 years before the Airbus A321 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A321 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 1,000 units of the ATR-72.