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ATR-72 vs Gulfstream G550

ATR-72 vs Gulfstream G550 at a glance — top speed 565 vs 941 km/h, range 1,404 vs 12,500 km, max takeoff weight 22,500 vs 41,050 kg, built 1,000 vs 600 units.

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Gulfstream G550 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Gulfstream G550
Specifications
ATR-72 Gulfstream G550
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Gulfstream
First flight 27 October 1988 1 January 2003
Year introduced 1989 2004
Number produced 1000 units 600 units
Average unit price $26 million $62 million
Wing area 61.0 m² 106.0 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 28.5 m
Height 7.7 m 7.7 m
Length 27.2 m 29.4 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 941 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 12,500 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 15,545 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 41,050 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 20,956 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW 2 x 6,690 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is faster with a maximum speed of 941 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 376 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a longer range at 12,500 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 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 Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 41,050 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is longer at 29.4 meters compared to the ATR-72's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or Gulfstream G550?
The Gulfstream G550 is more expensive at approximately $62 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or Gulfstream G550?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 15 years before the Gulfstream G550 which entered service in 2004.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or Gulfstream G550?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 600 units of the Gulfstream G550.