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ATR-72 vs HS 748

ATR-72 vs HS 748 at a glance — top speed 565 vs 460 km/h, range 1,404 vs 1,715 km, max takeoff weight 22,500 vs 21,092 kg, built 1,000 vs 380 units.

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
HS 748 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 HS 748
Specifications
ATR-72 HS 748
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Hawker Siddeley
First flight 27 October 1988 24 June 1960
Year introduced 1989 1961
Number produced 1000 units 380 units
Average unit price $26 million --
Wing area 61.0 m² 77.0 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 31.2 m
Height 7.7 m 7.3 m
Length 27.2 m 20.0 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 460 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 1,715 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 21,092 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 12,304 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW 2 x 1,700 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or HS 748?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the HS 748's 460 km/h, a difference of 105 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a longer range at 1,715 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or HS 748?
The HS 748 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 HS 748?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or HS 748?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 28 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or HS 748?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.