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ATL-2 Atlantique vs Hawker 800

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ATL-2 Atlantique
Hawker 800 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Hawker 800
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Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique Hawker 800
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Hawker Beechcraft
First flight 8 May 1981 26 June 1983
Year introduced 1965 1983
Number produced 215 units 650 units
Average unit price $85 million $13.8 million
Wing area 120.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 16.6 m
Height 11.3 m 5.5 m
Length 31.7 m 15.6 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 830 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 5,232 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 12,497 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 12,701 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 7,108 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 2 x 2,114 kgf
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Overview

The ATL-2 Atlantique and the Hawker 800 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Breguet and Hawker Beechcraft respectively.

Top speed is 648 km/h for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs 830 km/h for the Hawker 800. The ATL-2 Atlantique has an operational range of 7,964 km vs 5,232 km for the Hawker 800. The Hawker 800 operates at altitudes up to 12,497 m compared to 9,150 m for the ATL-2 Atlantique. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the ATL-2 Atlantique is 3.6x the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.

The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in 215 units vs 650 for the Hawker 800. Unit cost is $85M for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs $13.78M for the Hawker 800. The ATL-2 Atlantique first flew 2 years before the Hawker 800 (1981 vs 1983).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 is faster with a maximum speed of 830 km/h compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 648 km/h, a difference of 182 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Hawker 800?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the Hawker 800's 5,232 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has a higher service ceiling at 12,497 meters (41,000 ft) compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 9,150 meters (30,019 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Hawker 800?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Hawker 800's 12,701 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Hawker 800?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is longer at 31.7 meters compared to the Hawker 800's 15.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Hawker 800?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the Hawker 800 at $14 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Hawker 800?
The ATL-2 Atlantique entered service first in 1965, 18 years before the Hawker 800 which entered service in 1983.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Hawker 800?
The Hawker 800 has been produced in greater numbers with 650 units compared to 215 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.