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ATL-2 Atlantique vs Nimrod

ATL-2 Atlantique vs Nimrod at a glance — top speed 648 vs 926 km/h, range 7,964 vs 9,262 km, max takeoff weight 46,200 vs 87,090 kg, built 28 vs 49 units.

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ATL-2 Atlantique
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Nimrod
Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique Nimrod
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Hawker Siddeley
First flight 8 May 1981 23 May 1967
Year introduced 1991 1969
Number produced 28 units 49 units
Average unit price $85 million --
Wing area 120.3 m² 197.1 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 35.0 m
Height 11.3 m 9.5 m
Length 31.7 m 38.6 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 9,262 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 13,411 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 87,090 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 39,009 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 4 x 5,516 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Nimrod?
The Nimrod is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 648 km/h, a difference of 278 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a longer range at 9,262 km compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 7,964 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher service ceiling at 13,411 meters (43,999 ft) compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 9,150 meters (30,019 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 87,090 kg compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 46,200 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Nimrod?
The Nimrod is longer at 38.6 meters compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 31.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Nimrod?
The Nimrod entered service first in 1969, 22 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has been produced in greater numbers with 49 units compared to 28 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.