ATR-42 vs ATR-72
| French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 16 August 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 497 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
| French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 27 October 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Wing area | 54.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,790 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 61.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 27.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 565 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,404 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,051 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of ATR-42 by ATR Aircrafts.
Photo of ATR-72 by ATR Aircrafts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the ATR-42's 0 km/h, a difference of 565 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 has a longer range at 1,404 km compared to the ATR-42's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the ATR-42's 18,600 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the ATR-42's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the ATR-42 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-42 entered service first in 1985, 4 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.