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ATR-72 vs Falcon 7X

ATR-72 vs Falcon 7X at a glance — top speed 565 vs 1,078 km/h, range 1,404 vs 11,019 km, max takeoff weight 22,500 vs 31,800 kg, built 1,000 vs 289 units.

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Dassault Falcon 7X military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 Falcon 7X
Specifications
ATR-72 Falcon 7X
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Dassault
First flight 27 October 1988 5 May 2005
Year introduced 1989 2007
Number produced 1000 units 289 units
Average unit price $26 million $54.2 million
Wing area 61.0 m² 70.7 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 26.2 m
Height 7.7 m 7.8 m
Length 27.2 m 23.4 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 1078 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 11,019 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 31,800 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW 3 x 27 kN
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is faster with a maximum speed of 1,078 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 513 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a longer range at 11,019 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 31,800 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or Falcon 7X?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Falcon 7X's 23.4 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or Falcon 7X?
The Falcon 7X is more expensive at approximately $54 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or Falcon 7X?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 18 years before the Falcon 7X which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or Falcon 7X?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 289 units of the Falcon 7X.