ATL-2 Atlantique vs 707

Overview

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).

French maritime patrol aircraft, operational since the late 20th century, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance.
Breguet Aviation ATL-2 Atlantique Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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

707

American jet airliner from the mid-20th century, notably used in civil aviation and military transport missions worldwide.
Boeing 707 Other profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ²
Wingspan 37.5 m β—‰
Height 11.3 m β—‰
Length 31.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 648 km/h β—‰
Operational range 7,964 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,150 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 25,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,275 kW β—‰

707

Wing area -- mΒ²
Wingspan 44.5 m β—‰
Height 13.0 m β—‰
Length 46.4 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1010 km/h β—‰
Operational range 5,400 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,000 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 151,318 kg β—‰
Empty weight 66,406 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,155 kgf β—‰

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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.