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ATR-72 vs Saab 340 AEW&C

ATR-72 vs Saab 340 AEW&C at a glance — top speed 565 vs 522 km/h, range 1,404 vs 1,300 km, max takeoff weight 22,500 vs 13,155 kg, built 1,000 vs 12 units.

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Specifications
ATR-72 Saab 340 AEW&C
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Saab
First flight 27 October 1988 1 January 1994
Year introduced 1989 1997
Number produced 1000 units 12 units
Average unit price $26 million --
Wing area 61.0 m² 42.0 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 21.4 m
Height 7.7 m 7.0 m
Length 27.2 m 20.6 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 522 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 1,300 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 13,155 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 10,300 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW 2 x 1,390 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 522 km/h, a difference of 43 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The ATR-72 has a longer range at 1,404 km compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 1,300 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
Both the ATR-72 and Saab 340 AEW&C have a service ceiling of 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 13,155 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the Saab 340 AEW&C's 20.6 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 8 years before the Saab 340 AEW&C which entered service in 1997.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or Saab 340 AEW&C?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 12 units of the Saab 340 AEW&C.