ATR-72 vs F27 Friendship
| French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 27 October 1988 |
| Year introduced | 1989 |
| Number produced | 1000 units |
| Average unit price | $26 million |
| Dutch passenger aircraft, utilized globally throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, notable for military and commercial operations. | |
| Origin country | 🇳🇱 Netherlands |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Fokker |
| First flight | 24 November 1955 |
| Year introduced | 1958 |
| Number produced | 586 units |
| Average unit price | $3.5 million |
| Wing area | 61.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 27.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.7 m â—‰ |
| Length | 27.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 565 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,404 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 22,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,950 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 2,051 kW â—‰ |
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| Wing area | 70.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 29.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 8.5 m â—‰ |
| Length | 23.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 509 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 2,600 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 8,992 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 20,410 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,148 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,529 kW â—‰ |
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Performance Radar Chart
Photo of ATR-72 by ATR Aircrafts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-72 or F27 Friendship?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the F27 Friendship's 509 km/h, a difference of 56 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a longer range at 2,600 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship has a higher service ceiling at 8,992 meters (29,501 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or F27 Friendship?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the F27 Friendship's 20,410 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or F27 Friendship?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the F27 Friendship's 23.6 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or F27 Friendship?
The ATR-72 is more expensive at approximately $26 million per unit compared to the F27 Friendship at $3.5 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or F27 Friendship?
The F27 Friendship entered service first in 1958, 31 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or F27 Friendship?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 586 units of the F27 Friendship.