GlobalMilitary.net Open-source military intelligence Updated daily
Head-to-head

ATR-42 vs Boeing 737

ATR-42 vs Boeing 737 at a glance — top speed 556 vs 904 km/h, range 1,326 vs 4,800 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 52,163 kg, built 497 vs 11,535 units.

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42
Boeing 737 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Boeing 737
Specifications
ATR-42 Boeing 737
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Boeing
First flight 16 August 1984 9 April 1967
Year introduced 1985 1968
Number produced 497 units 11535 units
Average unit price $20 million $115 million
Wing area 54.5 m² 91.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 28.0 m
Height 7.6 m 11.0 m
Length 22.7 m 30.0 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 904 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 4,800 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 11,278 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 52,163 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 29,071 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 6,577 kgf
Performance Radar Chart
Change comparison vs
Related Comparisons
ATR-42 vs PA-34 Seneca ATR-42 vs PA-31 Navajo ATR-42 vs 208 Caravan ATR-42 vs Airbus A321 ATR-42 vs PC-12 Eagle ATR-42 vs 421 Golden Eagle

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the ATR-42's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 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 Boeing 737?
The Boeing 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.