ATR-72 vs HS 748
| 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 |
| British regional airliner, operational during the mid-20th century, widely deployed in civil aviation and military air transport services. | |
| Origin country | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Hawker Siddeley |
| First flight | 24 June 1960 |
| Year introduced | 1961 |
| Number produced | 380 units |
| Average unit price | $-- 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 |
| 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 | 77.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 31.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.3 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.0 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | -- km/h |
| Operational range | 1,715 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 21,092 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 12,304 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 1,700 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 HS 748?
The ATR-72 is faster with a maximum speed of 565 km/h compared to the HS 748's 0 km/h, a difference of 565 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or HS 748?
The HS 748 has a longer range at 1,715 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or HS 748?
The HS 748 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 HS 748?
The ATR-72 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 22,500 kg compared to the HS 748's 21,092 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or HS 748?
The ATR-72 is longer at 27.2 meters compared to the HS 748's 20.0 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or HS 748?
The HS 748 entered service first in 1961, 28 years before the ATR-72 which entered service in 1989.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or HS 748?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 380 units of the HS 748.