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ATL-2 Atlantique vs SH-5

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ATL-2 Atlantique
Harbin SH-5 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇨🇳 SH-5
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Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique SH-5
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇨🇳 China
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet Harbin
First flight 8 May 1981 3 April 1976
Year introduced 1965 1986
Number produced 215 units 7 units
Average unit price $85 million --
Wing area 120.3 m² 144.0 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 36.0 m
Height 11.3 m 9.8 m
Length 31.7 m 38.9 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 556 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 4,756 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 10,250 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 45,000 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 26,500 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 4 x 2,349 kW
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Overview

The ATL-2 Atlantique and the SH-5 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Breguet and Harbin respectively.

Top speed is 648 km/h for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs 556 km/h for the SH-5. The ATL-2 Atlantique has an operational range of 7,964 km vs 4,756 km for the SH-5. The SH-5 operates at altitudes up to 10,250 m compared to 9,150 m for the ATL-2 Atlantique.

The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in 215 units vs 7 for the SH-5. The SH-5 first flew 5 years before the ATL-2 Atlantique (1976 vs 1981).

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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 ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the SH-5's 4,756 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.