ATL-2 Atlantique vs SH-5

French maritime patrol aircraft, operational since the late 20th century, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance.
Picture of ATL-2 Atlantique
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Aviation
First flight 8 May 1981
Year introduced 1965
Number produced 215 units
Average unit price $85 million
Chinese amphibious aircraft, notable for maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare, used primarily in the late 20th century.
Origin country 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Harbin
First flight 3 April 1976
Year introduced 1986
Number produced 7 units
Average unit price $-- million
Wing area 120.3 m² ◉
Wingspan 37.5 m â—‰
Height 11.3 m â—‰
Length 31.7 m â—‰
Maximum speed 648 km/h â—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 9,150 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg â—‰
Empty weight 25,300 kg â—‰
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Breguet Aviation ATL-2 Atlantique
Wing area 144.0 m² ◉
Wingspan 36.0 m â—‰
Height 9.8 m â—‰
Length 38.9 m â—‰
Maximum speed 556 km/h â—‰
Operational range 4,756 km
Service ceiling 10,250 m â—‰
Max. takeoff weight 45,000 kg â—‰
Empty weight 26,500 kg â—‰
Total thrust 4 x 2,349 kW â—‰
Profile drawing of Harbin SH-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SH-5?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the SH-5's 556 km/h, a difference of 92 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a longer range at 4,756 km compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SH-5?
The SH-5 has a higher service ceiling at 10,250 meters (33,628 ft) compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 9,150 meters (30,019 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SH-5?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 46,200 kg compared to the SH-5's 45,000 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SH-5?
The SH-5 is longer at 38.9 meters compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 31.7 meters.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SH-5?
The ATL-2 Atlantique entered service first in 1965, 21 years before the SH-5 which entered service in 1986.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or SH-5?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 7 units of the SH-5.