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ATL-2 Atlantique vs Shackleton

ATL-2 Atlantique vs Shackleton at a glance — top speed 648 vs 485 km/h, range 7,964 vs 6,782 km, max takeoff weight 46,200 vs 44,452 kg, built 28 vs 185 units.

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ATL-2 Atlantique
Avro Shackleton military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Shackleton
Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique Shackleton
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Avro
First flight 8 May 1981 9 March 1949
Year introduced 1991 1951
Number produced 28 units 185 units
Average unit price $85 million --
Wing area 120.3 m² 132.0 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 36.5 m
Height 11.3 m 7.1 m
Length 31.7 m 28.2 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 485 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 6,782 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 5,669 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 44,452 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 26,218 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 4 x 1,460 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Shackleton?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the Shackleton's 485 km/h, a difference of 163 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Shackleton?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the Shackleton's 6,782 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Shackleton?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher service ceiling at 9,150 meters (30,019 ft) compared to the Shackleton's 5,669 meters (18,599 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Shackleton?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the Shackleton's 44,452 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Shackleton?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is longer at 31.7 meters compared to the Shackleton's 28.2 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Shackleton?
The Shackleton entered service first in 1951, 40 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Shackleton?
The Shackleton has been produced in greater numbers with 185 units compared to 28 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.