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ATR-72 vs CN-235

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
CASA CN-235 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 CN-235
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Specifications
ATR-72 CN-235
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR CASA
First flight 27 October 1988 11 November 1983
Year introduced 1989 1988
Number produced 1000 units 354 units
Average unit price $26 million $25 million
Wing area 61.0 m² 59.1 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 25.8 m
Height 7.7 m 8.2 m
Length 27.2 m 21.4 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 450 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 4,355 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,144 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 16,500 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 8,800 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW 2 x 1,305 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or CN-235?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the CN-235's 450 km/h, a difference of 115 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or CN-235?
The CN-235 has a longer range at 4,355 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or CN-235?
The CN-235 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 CN-235?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the CN-235's 16,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or CN-235?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the CN-235's 21.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or CN-235?
The ATR-72 is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the CN-235 at $25 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or CN-235?
The CN-235 entered service first in 1988, 1 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or CN-235?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 354 units of the CN-235.