ATL-2 Atlantique vs 747

The ATL-2 Atlantique and the 747 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 1,014 km/h for the 747. The ATL-2 Atlantique has an operational range of 7,964 km vs 12,150 km for the 747. The 747 operates at altitudes up to 13,746 m compared to 9,150 m for the ATL-2 Atlantique. At 377,842 kg MTOW, the 747 is 8.2x the ATL-2 Atlantique's 46,200 kg. The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in 215 units vs 1,574 for the 747. Unit cost is $85M for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs $285M for the 747. The 747 first flew 12 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique (1969 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 🇫🇷 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

747

American wide-body commercial jet airliner, conceived in the 1960s and renowned for transcontinental and transatlantic flights.
Boeing 747 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 February 1969
Year introduced 1970
Number produced 1574 units
Average unit price $285 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—‰

747

Wing area 511.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 59.6 m â—‰
Height 19.3 m â—‰
Length 70.6 m â—‰
Maximum speed 1014 km/h â—‰
Operational range 12,150 km â—‰
Service ceiling 13,746 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg â—‰
Empty weight 173,726 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 25,719 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 747?
The 747 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,014 km/h compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 648 km/h, a difference of 366 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 747?
The 747 has a longer range at 12,150 km compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 7,964 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 747?
The 747 has a higher service ceiling at 13,746 meters (45,098 ft) compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 9,150 meters (30,019 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 747?
The 747 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 377,842 kg compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 46,200 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 747?
The 747 is longer at 70.6 meters compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 31.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 747?
The 747 is more expensive at approximately $285 million per unit compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 747?
The ATL-2 Atlantique entered service first in 1965, 5 years before the 747 which entered service in 1970.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or 747?
The 747 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,574 units compared to 215 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.