ATR-72 vs C-295 Persuader
| French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s. | |
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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 |
| Spanish tactical military transport aircraft, utilized globally in maritime patrol, surveillance, and humanitarian relief missions since the late 20th century. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇸 Spain 🇮🇩 Indonesia |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 28 November 1997 |
| Year introduced | 2001 |
| Number produced | 209 units |
| Average unit price | $78 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 59.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 25.8 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 24.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 576 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,750 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 23,200 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,972 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of ATR-72 by ATR Aircrafts.
Photo of C-295 Persuader by Airbus.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 12 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.