ATR-42 vs Fokker 50
ATR-42 vs Fokker 50 at a glance — top speed 556 vs 526 km/h, range 1,326 vs 1,700 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 20,820 kg, built 497 vs 213 units.
Specifications
|
ATR-42 |
Fokker 50 |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy |
🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
ATR |
Fokker |
| First flight |
16 August 1984 |
28 December 1985 |
| Year introduced |
1985 |
1987 |
| Number produced |
497 units |
213 units |
| Average unit price |
$20 million |
$6 million |
| Wing area |
54.5 m² |
70.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
24.6 m |
29.0 m |
| Height |
7.6 m |
8.3 m |
| Length |
22.7 m |
25.3 m |
| Maximum speed |
556 km/h |
526 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,326 km |
1,700 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
18,600 kg |
20,820 kg |
| Empty weight |
11,250 kg |
12,250 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,790 kW
|
2 x 1,864 kW
|
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Which is faster, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Fokker 50's 526 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 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 50?
The Fokker 50 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 50?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the ATR-42's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Fokker 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-42 entered service first in 1985, 2 years before the Fokker 50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.
