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ATR-72 vs Kawasaki P-1

ATR-72 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷🇮🇹 ATR-72
Kawasaki P-1 military transport aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 Kawasaki P-1
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Specifications
ATR-72 Kawasaki P-1
Origin country 🇫🇷 France🇮🇹 Italy 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Transport Aircraft Military Transport Aircraft
Manufacturer ATR Kawasaki
First flight 27 October 1988 28 September 2007
Year introduced 1989 2013
Number produced 1000 units 60 units
Average unit price $26 million $141.5 million
Wing area 61.0 m² -- m²
Wingspan 27.1 m 35.4 m
Height 7.7 m 12.1 m
Length 27.2 m 38.0 m
Maximum speed 565 km/h 996 km/h
Operational range 1,404 km 8,000 km
Service ceiling 7,620 m 13,472 m
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg 79,832 kg
Empty weight 12,950 kg -- kg
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 kW 4 x 6,123 kgf
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Overview

The ATR-72 and the Kawasaki P-1 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Kawasaki respectively.

Top speed is 565 km/h for the ATR-72 vs 996 km/h for the Kawasaki P-1. The ATR-72 has an operational range of 1,404 km vs 8,000 km for the Kawasaki P-1. The Kawasaki P-1 operates at altitudes up to 13,472 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-72. At 79,832 kg MTOW, the Kawasaki P-1 is 3.5:1 the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.

The ATR-72 has been produced in 1,000 units vs 60 for the Kawasaki P-1. Unit cost is $26M for the ATR-72 vs $141.5M for the Kawasaki P-1. The ATR-72 first flew 19 years before the Kawasaki P-1 (1988 vs 2007).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATR-72 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is faster with a maximum speed of 996 km/h compared to the ATR-72's 565 km/h, a difference of 431 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-72 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a longer range at 8,000 km compared to the ATR-72's 1,404 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-72 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher service ceiling at 13,472 meters (44,199 ft) compared to the ATR-72's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-72 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 79,832 kg compared to the ATR-72's 22,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-72 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is longer at 38.0 meters compared to the ATR-72's 27.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-72 or Kawasaki P-1?
The Kawasaki P-1 is more expensive at approximately $142 million per unit compared to the ATR-72 at $26 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-72 or Kawasaki P-1?
The ATR-72 entered service first in 1989, 24 years before the Kawasaki P-1 which entered service in 2013.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-72 or Kawasaki P-1?
The ATR-72 has been produced in greater numbers with 1,000 units compared to 60 units of the Kawasaki P-1.