ATL-2 Atlantique vs US-2
| French maritime patrol aircraft, operational since the late 20th century, primarily deployed for anti-submarine warfare and surveillance. | |
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| 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 |
| Japanese amphibious aircraft, prominently utilized for air-sea rescue operations, predominantly during the early 21st century. | |
| Origin country | 🇯🇵 Japan |
| Category | Military Special Mission Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ShinMaywa |
| First flight | 18 December 2003 |
| Year introduced | 2007 |
| Number produced | 8 units |
| Average unit price | $113 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—‰ |
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| Wing area | 136.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 33.2 m â—‰ |
| Height | 9.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 33.5 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 560 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 4,700 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,195 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 47,700 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 25,630 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 4 x 3,424 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or US-2?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or US-2?
The US-2 has a longer range at 4,700 km compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 0 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or US-2?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher service ceiling at 9,150 meters (30,019 ft) compared to the US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or US-2?
The US-2 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 47,700 kg compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 46,200 kg.
Which is larger, the ATL-2 Atlantique or US-2?
The US-2 is longer at 33.5 meters compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique's 31.7 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATL-2 Atlantique or US-2?
The US-2 is more expensive at approximately $113 million per unit compared to the ATL-2 Atlantique at $85 million.
Which entered service first, the ATL-2 Atlantique or US-2?
The ATL-2 Atlantique entered service first in 1965, 42 years before the US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or US-2?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 8 units of the US-2.