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Br.1150 Atlantic vs Nimrod

Br.1150 Atlantic vs Nimrod at a glance — top speed 650 vs 926 km/h, range 9,075 vs 9,262 km, max takeoff weight 43,500 vs 87,090 kg, built 87 vs 49 units.

Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇬🇧 Nimrod
Specifications
Br.1150 Atlantic Nimrod
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Hawker Siddeley
First flight 21 October 1961 23 May 1967
Year introduced 1965 1969
Number produced 87 units 49 units
Average unit price -- --
Wing area 120.3 m² 197.1 m²
Wingspan 36.3 m 35.0 m
Height 11.3 m 9.5 m
Length 31.8 m 38.6 m
Maximum speed 650 km/h 926 km/h
Operational range 9,075 km 9,262 km
Service ceiling -- m 13,411 m
Max. takeoff weight 43,500 kg 87,090 kg
Empty weight 24,000 kg 39,009 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,222 kW 4 x 5,516 kgf
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Br.1150 Atlantic or Nimrod?
The Nimrod is faster with a maximum speed of 926 km/h compared to the Br.1150 Atlantic's 650 km/h, a difference of 276 km/h.
Which has longer range, the Br.1150 Atlantic or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a longer range at 9,262 km compared to the Br.1150 Atlantic's 9,075 km.
Which can fly higher, the Br.1150 Atlantic or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher service ceiling at 13,411 meters (43,999 ft) compared to the Br.1150 Atlantic's 0 meters (0 ft).
Which is heavier, the Br.1150 Atlantic or Nimrod?
The Nimrod has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 87,090 kg compared to the Br.1150 Atlantic's 43,500 kg.
Which is larger, the Br.1150 Atlantic or Nimrod?
The Nimrod is longer at 38.6 meters compared to the Br.1150 Atlantic's 31.8 meters.
Which entered service first, the Br.1150 Atlantic or Nimrod?
The Br.1150 Atlantic entered service first in 1965, 4 years before the Nimrod which entered service in 1969.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Br.1150 Atlantic or Nimrod?
The Br.1150 Atlantic has been produced in greater numbers with 87 units compared to 49 units of the Nimrod.