ATR-42 vs CN-235
ATR-42 vs CN-235 at a glance — top speed 556 vs 450 km/h, range 1,326 vs 4,355 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 16,500 kg, built 497 vs 354 units.
Specifications
|
ATR-42 |
CN-235 |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy |
🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
ATR |
CASA |
| First flight |
16 August 1984 |
11 November 1983 |
| Year introduced |
1985 |
1988 |
| Number produced |
497 units |
354 units |
| Average unit price |
$20 million |
$25 million |
| Wing area |
54.5 m² |
59.1 m² |
| Wingspan |
24.6 m |
25.8 m |
| Height |
7.6 m |
8.2 m |
| Length |
22.7 m |
21.4 m |
| Maximum speed |
556 km/h |
450 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,326 km |
4,355 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
9,144 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
18,600 kg |
16,500 kg |
| Empty weight |
11,250 kg |
8,800 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,790 kW
|
2 x 1,305 kW
|
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the ATR-42 or CN-235?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 106 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 1,326 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.
