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ATR-72 vs F27 Friendship

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Fokker F27 Friendship military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 F27 Friendship
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Specifications
ATR-72 F27 Friendship
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Fokker
First flight 27 October 1988 24 November 1955
Year introduced 1989 1958
Number produced 1000 units 586 units
Average unit price $26 million $3.5 million
Wing area 61.0 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 29.0 m
Height 7.7 m 8.5 m
Length 27.2 m 23.6 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 509 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 2,600 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 8,992 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 20,410 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg 12,148 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,026 kW 2 x 765 kW
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Overview

The ATR-72 and the F27 Friendship are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Fokker respectively.

Top speed is 565 km/h for the ATR-72 vs 509 km/h for the F27 Friendship. The ATR-72 has an operational range of 1,404 km vs 2,600 km for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship operates at altitudes up to 8,992 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-72.

The ATR-72 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 586 for the F27 Friendship. Unit cost is $26M for the ATR-72 vs $3.5M for the F27 Friendship. The F27 Friendship first flew 33 years before the ATR-72 (1955 vs 1988).

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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.