ATL-2 Atlantique vs SR-20

The ATL-2 Atlantique and the SR-20 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Breguet Aviation and Cirrus respectively. The ATL-2 Atlantique reaches 648 km/h — 2.3x the SR-20's 287 km/h. The ATL-2 Atlantique has an operational range of 7,964 km vs 1,450 km for the SR-20. The ATL-2 Atlantique operates at altitudes up to 9,150 m compared to 5,334 m for the SR-20. At 46,200 kg MTOW, the ATL-2 Atlantique is 33:1 the SR-20's 1,383 kg. The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in 215 units vs 1,459 for the SR-20. Unit cost is $85M for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs $0.63M for the SR-20. The ATL-2 Atlantique first flew 14 years before the SR-20 (1981 vs 1995).

French maritime patrol aircraft, operational since the late 20th century, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance.
Breguet Aviation ATL-2 Atlantique Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Aviation
First flight 8 May 1981
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 215 units
Average unit price $85 million
American civil utility aircraft, renowned from the late 20th century, extensively deployed in private aviation and flight training.
Cirrus SR-20 Other profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cirrus
First flight 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 1459 units
Average unit price $0.6 million
Wing area 120.3 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m
Height 11.3 m
Length 31.7 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW
Wing area 13.5 m²
Wingspan 11.7 m
Height 2.5 m
Length 8.0 m
Maximum speed 287 km/h
Operational range 1,450 km
Service ceiling 5,334 m
Max. takeoff weight 1,383 kg
Empty weight 943 kg
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SR-20?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the SR-20's 287 km/h, a difference of 361 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SR-20?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the SR-20's 1,450 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SR-20?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher service ceiling at 9,150 meters (30,019 ft) compared to the SR-20's 5,334 meters (17,500 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SR-20?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the SR-20's 1,383 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SR-20?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is longer at 31.7 meters compared to the SR-20's 8.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SR-20?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the SR-20 at $0.6 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SR-20?
The ATL-2 Atlantique entered service first in 1965, 34 years before the SR-20 which entered service in 1999.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SR-20?
The SR-20 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,459 units compared to 215 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.