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ATR-42 vs C-212 Aviocar

ATR-42 vs C-212 Aviocar at a glance — top speed 556 vs 370 km/h, range 1,326 vs 835 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 7,700 kg, built 497 vs 483 units.

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42Full specs
CASA C-212 Aviocar military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸 C-212 AviocarFull specs
Specifications
ATR-42 C-212 Aviocar
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR CASA
First flight 16 August 1984 26 March 1971
Year introduced 1985 1974
Number produced 497 units 483 units
Average unit price $20 million $7 million
Wing area 54.5 m² 41.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 20.3 m
Height 7.6 m 6.3 m
Length 22.7 m 16.2 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 370 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 835 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 7,700 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 3,780 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 671 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or C-212 Aviocar?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 370 km/h, a difference of 186 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or C-212 Aviocar?
The ATR-42 has a longer range at 1,326 km compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 835 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or C-212 Aviocar?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 7,700 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or C-212 Aviocar?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the C-212 Aviocar's 16.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or C-212 Aviocar?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the C-212 Aviocar at $7.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or C-212 Aviocar?
The C-212 Aviocar entered service first in 1974, 11 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or C-212 Aviocar?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 483 units of the C-212 Aviocar.