ATL-2 Atlantique vs 707
The ATL-2 Atlantique and the 707 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Breguet Aviation and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 648 km/h for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs 1,010 km/h for the 707. The ATL-2 Atlantique has an operational range of 7,964 km vs 5,400 km for the 707. The 707 operates at altitudes up to 13,000 m compared to 9,150 m for the ATL-2 Atlantique. At 151,318 kg MTOW, the 707 is 3.3x the ATL-2 Atlantique's 46,200 kg. The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in 215 units vs 865 for the 707. Unit cost is $85M for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs $35M for the 707. The 707 first flew 27 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique (1954 vs 1981).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Breguet Aviation |
| First flight | 8 May 1981 |
| Year introduced | 1965 |
| Number produced | 215 units |
| Average unit price | $85 million |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 15 July 1954 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 865 units |
| Average unit price | $35 million |
| Wing area | 120.3 m² |
| Wingspan | 37.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 31.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 648 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,964 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,150 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 46,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 25,300 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 4,549 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | -- m² |
| Wingspan | 44.5 m â—‰ |
| Height | 13.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 46.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1010 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,400 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 151,318 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 66,406 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 8,618 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 707?
The 707 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,010 km/h compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 648 km/h, a difference of 362 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 707?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the 707's 5,400 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 707?
The 707 has a higher service ceiling at 13,000 meters (42,650 ft) compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 9,150 meters (30,019 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 707?
The 707 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 151,318 kg compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 46,200 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 707?
The 707 is longer at 46.4 meters compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 31.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 707?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the 707 at $35 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 707?
The 707 entered service first in 1958, 7 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 707?
The 707 has been produced in greater numbers with 865 units compared to 215 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.