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ATR-72 vs C-295 Persuader

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Airbus C-295 Persuader military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇪🇸🇮🇩 C-295 Persuader
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Specifications
ATR-72 C-295 Persuader
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇪🇸 Spain🇮🇩 Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Airbus
First flight 27 October 1988 28 November 1997
Year introduced 1989 2001
Number produced 1000 units 209 units
Average unit price $26 million $78 million
Wing area 61.0 m² 59.0 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 25.8 m
Height 7.7 m 8.6 m
Length 27.2 m 24.5 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 576 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 5,750 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 23,200 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 9,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,026 kW 2 x 986 kW
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is faster with a maximum speed of 576 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 11 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a longer range at 5,750 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader 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 C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 23,200 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the C-295 Persuader's 24.5 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The C-295 Persuader is more expensive at approximately $78 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 12 years before the C-295 Persuader which entered service in 2001.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or C-295 Persuader?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 209 units of the C-295 Persuader.