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ATL-2 Atlantique vs P-8 Poseidon

ATL-2 Atlantique vs P-8 Poseidon at a glance — top speed 648 vs 907 km/h, range 7,964 vs 2,225 km, max takeoff weight 46,200 vs 85,820 kg, built 28 vs 187 units.

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ATL-2 AtlantiqueFull specs
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🇺🇸 P-8 PoseidonFull specs
Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique P-8 Poseidon
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Boeing
First flight 8 May 1981 25 April 2009
Year introduced 1991 2013
Number produced 28 units 187 units
Average unit price $85 million $150 million
Wing area 120.3 m² -- m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 37.6 m
Height 11.3 m 12.8 m
Length 31.7 m 39.5 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 907 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 2,225 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 12,500 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 85,820 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 62,730 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 2 x 121 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is faster with a maximum speed of 907 km/h compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 648 km/h, a difference of 259 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-8 Poseidon?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the P-8 Poseidon's 2,225 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher service ceiling at 12,500 meters (41,010 ft) compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 9,150 meters (30,019 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 85,820 kg compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 46,200 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is longer at 39.5 meters compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 31.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon is more expensive at approximately $150 million per unit compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-8 Poseidon?
The ATL-2 Atlantique entered service first in 1991, 22 years before the P-8 Poseidon which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-8 Poseidon?
The P-8 Poseidon has been produced in greater numbers with 187 units compared to 28 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.