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ATR-42 vs Jetstream 41

ATR-42 vs Jetstream 41 at a glance — top speed 556 vs 547 km/h, range 1,326 vs 1,433 km, max takeoff weight 18,600 vs 10,886 kg, built 497 vs 100 units.

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42
British Aerospace Jetstream 41 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Jetstream 41
Specifications
ATR-42 Jetstream 41
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR British Aerospace
First flight 16 August 1984 25 September 1991
Year introduced 1985 1992
Number produced 497 units 100 units
Average unit price $20 million $8 million
Wing area 54.5 m² 32.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 18.4 m
Height 7.6 m 5.5 m
Length 22.7 m 19.3 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 547 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 1,433 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 10,886 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 6,416 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 1,230 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or Jetstream 41?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Jetstream 41's 547 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 has a longer range at 1,433 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or Jetstream 41?
The Jetstream 41 has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or Jetstream 41?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the Jetstream 41's 10,886 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or Jetstream 41?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Jetstream 41's 19.3 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or Jetstream 41?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Jetstream 41 at $8.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or Jetstream 41?
The ATR-42 entered service first in 1985, 7 years before the Jetstream 41 which entered service in 1992.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or Jetstream 41?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 100 units of the Jetstream 41.