ATR-42 vs 737

The ATR-42 and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 556 km/h for the ATR-42 vs 904 km/h for the 737. The ATR-42 has an operational range of 1,326 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-42. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 2.8x the ATR-42's 18,600 kg. The ATR-42 has been produced in 497 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $20M for the ATR-42 vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 17 years before the ATR-42 (1967 vs 1984).

French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide.
ATR ATR-42 Transport profile drawing
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

737

American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s.
Boeing 737 Transport profile drawing
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer Boeing
First flight 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1968
Number produced 11535 units
Average unit price $115 million
Wing area 54.5 m² ◉
Wingspan 24.6 m â—‰
Height 7.6 m â—‰
Length 22.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 556 km/h â—‰
Operational range 1,326 km â—‰
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—‰

737

Wing area 91.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 28.0 m â—‰
Height 11.0 m â—‰
Length 30.0 m â—‰
Maximum speed 904 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,800 km â—‰
Service ceiling 11,278 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 52,163 kg â—‰
Empty weight 29,071 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the ATR-42's 556 km/h, a difference of 348 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or 737?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or 737?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or 737?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the ATR-42's 18,600 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or 737?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the ATR-42's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or 737?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the ATR-42 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 17 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.