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ATL-2 Atlantique vs P-2 Neptune

ATL-2 Atlantique vs P-2 Neptune at a glance — top speed 648 vs 584 km/h, range 7,964 vs 3,471 km, max takeoff weight 46,200 vs 36,240 kg, built 28 vs 1,177 units.

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Lockheed P-2 Neptune military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-2 Neptune
Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique P-2 Neptune
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Lockheed
First flight 8 May 1981 17 May 1945
Year introduced 1991 1947
Number produced 28 units 1177 units
Average unit price $85 million --
Wing area 120.3 m² 92.9 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 31.7 m
Height 11.3 m 8.9 m
Length 31.7 m 27.9 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 584 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 3,471 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 6,828 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 36,240 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 22,650 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 2 x 2,759 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-2 Neptune?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the P-2 Neptune's 584 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-2 Neptune?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the P-2 Neptune's 3,471 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-2 Neptune?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher service ceiling at 9,150 meters (30,019 ft) compared to the P-2 Neptune's 6,828 meters (22,401 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-2 Neptune?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the P-2 Neptune's 36,240 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-2 Neptune?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is longer at 31.7 meters compared to the P-2 Neptune's 27.9 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune entered service first in 1947, 44 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-2 Neptune?
The P-2 Neptune has been produced in greater numbers with 1,177 units compared to 28 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.