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Airbus A330 vs ATR-72

Airbus A330 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇺 Airbus A330
ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
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Specifications
Airbus A330 ATR-72
Origin country 🇪🇺 Europe 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Airbus ATR
First flight 2 November 1992 27 October 1988
Year introduced 1994 1989
Number produced 1577 units 1000 units
Average unit price $260 million $26 million
Wing area 362.0 m² 61.0 m²
Wingspan 60.3 m 27.1 m
Height 17.4 m 7.7 m
Length 59.0 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 871 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 13,400 km 1,404 km
Service ceiling 13,000 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 242,000 kg 22,500 kg
Empty weight 119,600 kg 12,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 16,330 kgf 2 x 1,026 kW
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Overview

The Airbus A330 and the ATR-72 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and ATR respectively.

Top speed is 871 km/h for the Airbus A330 vs 565 km/h for the ATR-72. The Airbus A330 has an operational range of 13,400 km vs 1,404 km for the ATR-72. The Airbus A330 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-72. At 242,000 kg MTOW, the Airbus A330 is 11:1 the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.

The Airbus A330 has been produced in 1,577 units vs 1,000 for the ATR-72. Unit cost is $260M for the Airbus A330 vs $26M for the ATR-72. The ATR-72 first flew 4 years before the Airbus A330 (1988 vs 1992).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Airbus A330 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A330 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 A330 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A330 has a longer range at 13,400 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the Airbus A330 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A330 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the Airbus A330 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A330 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 242,000 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Airbus A330 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A330 is longer at 59.0 meters compared to the ATR-72's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the Airbus A330 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A330 is more expensive at approximately $260 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the Airbus A330 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 5 years before the Airbus A330 which entered service in 1994.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Airbus A330 or ATR-72?
The Airbus A330 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,577 units compared to 1,000 units of the ATR-72.