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ATR-72 vs Fokker 50

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
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Specifications
ATR-72 Fokker 50
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Fokker
First flight 27 October 1988 28 December 1985
Year introduced 1989 1987
Number produced 1000 units 213 units
Average unit price $26 million $6 million
Wing area 61.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 29.0 m
Height 7.7 m 8.3 m
Length 27.2 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 526 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 20,820 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 12,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW 2 x 1,864 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the Fokker 50's 526 km/h, a difference of 39 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 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 Fokker 50?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the Fokker 50's 20,820 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Fokker 50's 25.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-72 is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Fokker 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 entered service first in 1987, 2 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.