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ATL-2 Atlantique vs C-295 Persuader

ATL-2 Atlantique vs C-295 Persuader at a glance — top speed 648 vs 576 km/h, range 7,964 vs 5,750 km, max takeoff weight 46,200 vs 23,200 kg, built 28 vs 209 units.

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique C-295 Persuader
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Airbus
First flight 8 May 1981 28 November 1997
Year introduced 1991 2001
Number produced 28 units 209 units
Average unit price $85 million $78 million
Wing area 120.3 m² 59.0 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 25.8 m
Height 11.3 m 8.6 m
Length 31.7 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 576 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 5,750 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 23,200 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 9,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 2 x 1,972 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or C-295 Persuader?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the C-295 Persuader's 576 km/h, a difference of 72 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or C-295 Persuader?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the C-295 Persuader's 5,750 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or C-295 Persuader?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher service ceiling at 9,150 meters (30,019 ft) compared to the C-295 Persuader's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or C-295 Persuader?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the C-295 Persuader's 23,200 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or C-295 Persuader?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is longer at 31.7 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or C-295 Persuader?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the C-295 Persuader at $78 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or C-295 Persuader?
The ATL-2 Atlantique entered service first in 1991, 10 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has been produced in greater numbers with 209 units compared to 28 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.