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ATR-72 vs C-27J Spartan

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Leonardo C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇮🇹 C-27J Spartan
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Specifications
ATR-72 C-27J Spartan
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇮🇹 Italy
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Leonardo
First flight 27 October 1988 24 September 1999
Year introduced 1989 2006
Number produced 1000 units 117 units
Average unit price $26 million $31.7 million
Wing area 61.0 m² 82.0 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 28.7 m
Height 7.7 m 9.6 m
Length 27.2 m 22.7 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 602 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 1,759 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 32,500 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 17,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW 2 x 3,458 kW
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Overview

The ATR-72 and the C-27J Spartan are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Leonardo respectively.

Top speed is 565 km/h for the ATR-72 vs 602 km/h for the C-27J Spartan. The ATR-72 has an operational range of 1,404 km vs 1,759 km for the C-27J Spartan. The C-27J Spartan operates at altitudes up to 9,144 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-72.

The ATR-72 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 117 for the C-27J Spartan. Unit cost is $26M for the ATR-72 vs $31.7M for the C-27J Spartan. The ATR-72 first flew 11 years before the C-27J Spartan (1988 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan is faster with a maximum speed of 602 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 37 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan has a longer range at 1,759 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher service ceiling at 9,144 meters (30,000 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 32,500 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or C-27J Spartan?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the C-27J Spartan's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or C-27J Spartan?
The C-27J Spartan is more expensive at approximately $32 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or C-27J Spartan?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 17 years before the C-27J Spartan which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or C-27J Spartan?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 117 units of the C-27J Spartan.