ATR-42 vs HS 748
ATR-42 vs HS 748 at a glance — top speed 556 vs 460 km/h, range 1,326 vs 1,715 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 21,092 kg, built 497 vs 380 units.
Specifications
|
ATR-42 |
HS 748 |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy |
🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category |
Military Transport Aircraft |
Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer |
ATR |
Hawker Siddeley |
| First flight |
16 August 1984 |
24 June 1960 |
| Year introduced |
1985 |
1961 |
| Number produced |
497 units |
380 units |
| Average unit price |
$20 million |
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| Wing area |
54.5 m² |
77.0 m² |
| Wingspan |
24.6 m |
31.2 m |
| Height |
7.6 m |
7.3 m |
| Length |
22.7 m |
20.0 m |
| Maximum speed |
556 km/h |
460 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,326 km |
1,715 km |
| Service ceiling |
7,620 m |
7,620 m |
| Max. takeoff weight |
18,600 kg |
21,092 kg |
| Empty weight |
11,250 kg |
12,304 kg |
| Total thrust |
2 x 1,790 kW
|
2 x 1,700 kW
|
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Which is faster, the ATR-42 or HS 748?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 96 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a longer range at 1,715 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or HS 748?
Both the ATR-42 and HS 748 have a service ceiling of 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 21,092 kg compared to the ATR-42's 18,600 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or HS 748?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 24 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or HS 748?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.
