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ATL-2 Atlantique vs Tu-142

ATL-2 Atlantique vs Tu-142 at a glance — top speed 648 vs 925 km/h, range 7,964 vs 12,550 km, max takeoff weight 46,200 vs 185,000 kg, built 28 vs 100 units.

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
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Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique Tu-142
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Tupolev
First flight 8 May 1981 18 June 1968
Year introduced 1991 1972
Number produced 28 units 100 units
Average unit price $85 million --
Wing area 120.3 m² 311.1 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 50.0 m
Height 11.3 m 12.1 m
Length 31.7 m 53.1 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 925 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 12,550 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 12,000 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 185,000 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 90,000 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 4 x 11,033 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is faster with a maximum speed of 925 km/h compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 648 km/h, a difference of 277 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a longer range at 12,550 km compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 7,964 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher service ceiling at 12,000 meters (39,370 ft) compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 9,150 meters (30,019 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 185,000 kg compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 46,200 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 is longer at 53.1 meters compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 31.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 entered service first in 1972, 19 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique which entered service in 1991.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or Tu-142?
The Tu-142 has been produced in greater numbers with 100 units compared to 28 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.