ATR-72 vs 737
The ATR-72 and the 737 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Boeing respectively. Top speed is 565 km/h for the ATR-72 vs 904 km/h for the 737. The ATR-72 has an operational range of 1,404 km vs 4,800 km for the 737. The 737 operates at altitudes up to 11,278 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-72. At 52,163 kg MTOW, the 737 is 2.3x the ATR-72's 22,500 kg. The ATR-72 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 11,535 for the 737. Unit cost is $26M for the ATR-72 vs $115M for the 737. The 737 first flew 21 years before the ATR-72 (1967 vs 1988).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 27 October 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| American twin-engine narrow-body jet airliner, popularly deployed for commercial aviation since the late 1960s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Boeing |
| First flight | 9 April 1967 |
| Year introduced | 1968 |
| Number produced | 11535 units |
| Average unit price | $115 million |
| Wing area | 61.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 27.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 565 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,404 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,051 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 91.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 28.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 30.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 904 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,800 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 11,278 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 52,163 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 29,071 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 6,577 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-72 or 737?
The 737 is faster with a maximum speed of 904 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 339 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or 737?
The 737 has a longer range at 4,800 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or 737?
The 737 has a higher service ceiling at 11,278 meters (37,001 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or 737?
The 737 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 52,163 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or 737?
The 737 is longer at 30.0 meters compared to the ATR-72's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or 737?
The 737 is more expensive at approximately $115 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or 737?
The 737 entered service first in 1968, 21 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or 737?
The 737 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,535 units compared to 1,000 units of the ATR-72.