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ATR-72 vs Do 328

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Dornier Do 328 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Do 328
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Specifications
ATR-72 Do 328
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Dornier
First flight 27 October 1988 6 December 1991
Year introduced 1989 1993
Number produced 1000 units 217 units
Average unit price $26 million $12 million
Wing area 61.0 m² 40.0 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 21.0 m
Height 7.7 m 7.2 m
Length 27.2 m 21.1 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 620 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 1,852 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 9,455 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 13,990 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 8,920 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW 2 x 1,400 kW
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Overview

The ATR-72 and the Do 328 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Dornier respectively.

Top speed is 565 km/h for the ATR-72 vs 620 km/h for the Do 328. The ATR-72 has an operational range of 1,404 km vs 1,852 km for the Do 328. The Do 328 operates at altitudes up to 9,455 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-72.

The ATR-72 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 217 for the Do 328. Unit cost is $26M for the ATR-72 vs $12M for the Do 328. The ATR-72 first flew 3 years before the Do 328 (1988 vs 1991).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or Do 328?
The Do 328 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 55 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a longer range at 1,852 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or Do 328?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the Do 328's 13,990 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or Do 328?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Do 328's 21.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or Do 328?
The ATR-72 is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Do 328 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or Do 328?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 4 years before the Do 328 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or Do 328?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.