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ATR-72 vs V-22 Osprey

ATR-72 vs V-22 Osprey at a glance — top speed 565 vs 565 km/h, range 1,404 vs 1,628 km, max takeoff weight 22,500 vs 60,500 kg, built 1,000 vs 400 units.

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 V-22 Osprey
Specifications
ATR-72 V-22 Osprey
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Bell Boeing
First flight 27 October 1988 19 March 1989
Year introduced 1989 2006
Number produced 1000 units 400 units
Average unit price $26 million $72 million
Wing area 61.0 m² 28.0 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 14.0 m
Height 7.7 m 6.7 m
Length 27.2 m 17.5 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 565 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 1,628 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,925 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 60,500 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 33,140 kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW 2 x 4,586 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 0 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a longer range at 1,628 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher service ceiling at 7,925 meters (26,000 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 60,500 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or V-22 Osprey?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the V-22 Osprey's 17.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or V-22 Osprey?
The V-22 Osprey is more expensive at approximately $72 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or V-22 Osprey?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 17 years before the V-22 Osprey which entered service in 2006.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or V-22 Osprey?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 400 units of the V-22 Osprey.