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ATL-2 Atlantique vs EA-6B Prowler

ATL-2 Atlantique vs EA-6B Prowler at a glance — top speed 648 vs 1,048 km/h, range 7,964 vs 3,745 km, max takeoff weight 46,200 vs 27,896 kg, built 28 vs 170 units.

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ATL-2 Atlantique
Grumman EA-6B Prowler military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 EA-6B Prowler
Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique EA-6B Prowler
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Grumman
First flight 8 May 1981 25 May 1968
Year introduced 1991 1971
Number produced 28 units 170 units
Average unit price $85 million $52 million
Wing area 120.3 m² 49.2 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 16.0 m
Height 11.3 m 5.1 m
Length 31.7 m 18.0 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 1048 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 3,745 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 11,460 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 27,896 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 14,134 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 2 x 4,717 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler is faster with a maximum speed of 1,048 km/h compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 648 km/h, a difference of 400 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or EA-6B Prowler?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 3,745 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler has a higher service ceiling at 11,460 meters (37,598 ft) compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 9,150 meters (30,019 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or EA-6B Prowler?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 27,896 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or EA-6B Prowler?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is longer at 31.7 meters compared to the EA-6B Prowler's 18.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or EA-6B Prowler?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the EA-6B Prowler at $52 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler entered service first in 1971, 20 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or EA-6B Prowler?
The EA-6B Prowler has been produced in greater numbers with 170 units compared to 28 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.