ATL-2 Atlantique vs SR-20

Overview

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 β€” 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 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡«πŸ‡· 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 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Cirrus
First flight 21 March 1995
Year introduced 1999
Number produced 1459 units
Average unit price $630K
Wing area 120.3 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 37.5 m β—‰
Height 11.3 m β—‰
Length 31.7 m β—‰
Maximum speed 648 km/h β—‰
Operational range 7,964 km β—‰
Service ceiling 9,150 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg β—‰
Empty weight 25,300 kg β—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,275 kW β—‰
Wing area 13.5 mΒ² β—‰
Wingspan 11.7 m β—‰
Height 2.5 m β—‰
Length 8.0 m β—‰
Maximum speed 287 km/h β—‰
Operational range 1,450 km β—‰
Service ceiling 5,334 m β—‰
Max. takeoff weight 1,383 kg β—‰
Empty weight 943 kg β—‰
Total thrust 1 x 149 kW β—‰

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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.