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ATL-2 Atlantique vs P-3 Orion

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ATL-2 Atlantique
Lockheed P-3 Orion military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇺🇸 P-3 Orion
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Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique P-3 Orion
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇺🇸 United States
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Lockheed
First flight 8 May 1981 19 August 1958
Year introduced 1965 1962
Number produced 215 units 757 units
Average unit price $85 million $36 million
Wing area 120.3 m² 121.0 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 30.4 m
Height 11.3 m 11.8 m
Length 31.7 m 35.6 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 750 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 2,491 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 8,626 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 64,410 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 35,017 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 4 x 3,430 kW
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Overview

The ATL-2 Atlantique and the P-3 Orion are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Breguet and Lockheed respectively.

Top speed is 648 km/h for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs 750 km/h for the P-3 Orion. The ATL-2 Atlantique has an operational range of 7,964 km vs 2,491 km for the P-3 Orion. The ATL-2 Atlantique operates at altitudes up to 9,150 m compared to 8,626 m for the P-3 Orion.

The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in 215 units vs 757 for the P-3 Orion. Unit cost is $85M for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs $36M for the P-3 Orion. The P-3 Orion first flew 23 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique (1958 vs 1981).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is faster with a maximum speed of 750 km/h compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 648 km/h, a difference of 102 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-3 Orion?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the P-3 Orion's 2,491 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-3 Orion?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher service ceiling at 9,150 meters (30,019 ft) compared to the P-3 Orion's 8,626 meters (28,300 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 64,410 kg compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 46,200 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion is longer at 35.6 meters compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 31.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-3 Orion?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is more expensive at approximately $85 million per unit compared to the P-3 Orion at $36 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion entered service first in 1962, 3 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique which entered service in 1965.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or P-3 Orion?
The P-3 Orion has been produced in greater numbers with 757 units compared to 215 units of the ATL-2 Atlantique.