ATR-42 vs Fokker F50
| 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 |
| Dutch turboprop airliner, production from 1980s-2010s, globally adopted for regional flights and maritime patrol duties. | |
| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 28 December 1985 |
| Year introduced | 1987 |
| Number produced | 213 units |
| Average unit price | $6 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 | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 25.3 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 526 km/h |
| Operational range | 1,700 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,820 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,864 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 Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 is faster with a maximum speed of 526 km/h compared to the ATR-42's 0 km/h, a difference of 526 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the ATR-42's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the ATR-42's 18,600 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or Fokker F50?
The Fokker F50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the ATR-42's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or Fokker F50?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Fokker F50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or Fokker F50?
The ATR-42 entered service first in 1985, 2 years before the Fokker F50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or Fokker F50?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker F50.