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ATR-42 vs F27 Friendship

ATR-42 vs F27 Friendship at a glance — top speed 556 vs 509 km/h, range 1,326 vs 2,600 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 20,410 kg, built 497 vs 586 units.

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42Full specs
Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 FriendshipFull specs
Specifications
ATR-42 F27 Friendship
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Fokker
First flight 16 August 1984 24 November 1955
Year introduced 1985 1958
Number produced 497 units 586 units
Average unit price $20 million $3.5 million
Wing area 54.5 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 29.0 m
Height 7.6 m 8.5 m
Length 22.7 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 509 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 2,600 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,992 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 20,410 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 12,148 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 1,529 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or F27 Friendship?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the F27 Friendship's 509 km/h, a difference of 47 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,410 kg compared to the ATR-42's 18,600 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship is longer at 23.6 meters compared to the ATR-42's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or F27 Friendship?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 27 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has been produced in greater numbers with 586 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.