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ATR-72 vs Quest Kodiak

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Quest Kodiak military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Quest Kodiak
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Specifications
ATR-72 Quest Kodiak
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Quest
First flight 27 October 1988 16 October 2004
Year introduced 1989 2008
Number produced 1000 units 300 units
Average unit price $26 million $3 million
Wing area 61.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 13.7 m
Height 7.7 m -- m
Length 27.2 m -- m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 339 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 2,096 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg -- kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 1,710 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW --
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Overview

The ATR-72 and the Quest Kodiak are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Quest respectively.

Top speed is 565 km/h for the ATR-72 vs 339 km/h for the Quest Kodiak. The ATR-72 has an operational range of 1,404 km vs 2,096 km for the Quest Kodiak. The ATR-72 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the Quest Kodiak.

The ATR-72 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 300 for the Quest Kodiak. Unit cost is $26M for the ATR-72 vs $3M for the Quest Kodiak. The ATR-72 first flew 16 years before the Quest Kodiak (1988 vs 2004).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or Quest Kodiak?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the Quest Kodiak's 339 km/h, a difference of 226 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak has a longer range at 2,096 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or Quest Kodiak?
The Quest Kodiak 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 Quest Kodiak?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or Quest Kodiak?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Quest Kodiak's 0.0 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or Quest Kodiak?
The ATR-72 is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the Quest Kodiak at $3.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or Quest Kodiak?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 19 years before the Quest Kodiak which entered service in 2008.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or Quest Kodiak?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 300 units of the Quest Kodiak.