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ATR-42 vs Fokker 50

ATR-42 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-42
Fokker 50 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇳🇱 Fokker 50
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Specifications
ATR-42 Fokker 50
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇳🇱 Netherlands
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Fokker
First flight 16 August 1984 28 December 1985
Year introduced 1985 1987
Number produced 497 units 213 units
Average unit price $20 million $6 million
Wing area 54.5 m² 70.0 m²
Wingspan 24.6 m 29.0 m
Height 7.6 m 8.3 m
Length 22.7 m 25.3 m
Maximum speed 556 km/h 526 km/h
Operational range 1,326 km 1,700 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 7,620 m
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg 20,820 kg
Empty weight 11,250 kg 12,250 kg
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW 2 x 1,864 kW
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Overview

The ATR-42 and the Fokker 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Fokker respectively.

Top speed is 556 km/h for the ATR-42 vs 526 km/h for the Fokker 50. The ATR-42 has an operational range of 1,326 km vs 1,700 km for the Fokker 50. The ATR-42 operates at altitudes up to 7,620 m compared to 7,620 m for the Fokker 50.

The ATR-42 has been produced in 497 units vs 213 for the Fokker 50. Unit cost is $20M for the ATR-42 vs $6M for the Fokker 50. The ATR-42 first flew 1 years before the Fokker 50 (1984 vs 1985).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-42 is faster with a maximum speed of 556 km/h compared to the Fokker 50's 526 km/h, a difference of 30 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 has a longer range at 1,700 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 has a higher service ceiling at 7,620 meters (25,000 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 20,820 kg compared to the ATR-42's 18,600 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The Fokker 50 is longer at 25.2 meters compared to the ATR-42's 22.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Fokker 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-42 entered service first in 1985, 2 years before the Fokker 50 which entered service in 1987.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or Fokker 50?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 213 units of the Fokker 50.