ATL-2 Atlantique vs 747

Overview

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 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

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 πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 mΒ² β—‰
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—‰

747

Wing area 511.0 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 59.6 m β—‰
Height 19.3 m β—‰
Length 70.6 m β—‰
Maximum speed 1014 km/h β—‰
Operational range 12,150 km β—‰
Service ceiling 13,746 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 377,842 kg β—‰
Empty weight 173,726 kg β—‰
Total thrust 4 x 6,430 kgf β—‰

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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.