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ATR-42 vs ATR-72

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42
ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
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Specifications
ATR-42 ATR-72
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR ATR
First flight 16 August 1984 27 October 1988
Year introduced 1985 1989
Number produced 497 units 1000 units
Average unit price $20 million $26 million
Wing area 54.5 m² 61.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 27.1 m
Height 7.6 m 7.7 m
Length 22.7 m 27.2 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 1,404 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 22,500 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 12,950 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 2,051 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the ATR-42's 556 km/h, a difference of 9 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 has a longer range at 1,404 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 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 ATR-72?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the ATR-42's 18,600 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the ATR-42's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the ATR-42 at $20 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-42 entered service first in 1985, 4 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or ATR-72?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 497 units of the ATR-42.