ATR-42 vs CN-235
| 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 |
| Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | CASA |
| First flight | 11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced | 1988 |
| Number produced | 354 units |
| Average unit price | $25 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 | 59.1 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.4 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 450 km/h |
| Operational range | 4,355 km |
| Service ceiling | 9,144 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 16,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,800 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,305 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of ATR-42 by ATR Aircrafts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-42 or CN-235?
The CN-235 is faster with a maximum speed of 450 km/h compared to the ATR-42's 0 km/h, a difference of 450 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the ATR-42's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or CN-235?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or CN-235?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or CN-235?
The CN-235 is more expensive at approximately $25 million per unit compared to the ATR-42 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or CN-235?
The ATR-42 entered service first in 1985, 3 years before the CN-235 which entered service in 1988.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or CN-235?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.