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ATL-2 Atlantique vs ShinMaywa US-2

Breguet ATL-2 Atlantique military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇫🇷 ATL-2 Atlantique
ShinMaywa US-2 military special mission aircraft side profile drawing
🇯🇵 ShinMaywa US-2
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Specifications
ATL-2 Atlantique ShinMaywa US-2
Origin country 🇫🇷 France 🇯🇵 Japan
Category Military Special Mission Aircraft Military Special Mission Aircraft
Manufacturer Breguet ShinMaywa
First flight 8 May 1981 18 December 2003
Year introduced 1965 2007
Number produced 215 units 8 units
Average unit price $85 million $113 million
Wing area 120.3 m² 136.0 m²
Wingspan 37.5 m 33.2 m
Height 11.3 m 9.8 m
Length 31.7 m 33.5 m
Maximum speed 648 km/h 560 km/h
Operational range 7,964 km 4,700 km
Service ceiling 9,150 m 7,195 m
Max. takeoff weight 46,200 kg 47,700 kg
Empty weight 25,300 kg 25,630 kg
Total thrust 2 x 4,549 kW 4 x 3,424 kW
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Overview

The ATL-2 Atlantique and the ShinMaywa US-2 are both Military Special Mission Aircraft, manufactured by Breguet and ShinMaywa respectively.

Top speed is 648 km/h for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs 560 km/h for the ShinMaywa US-2. The ATL-2 Atlantique has an operational range of 7,964 km vs 4,700 km for the ShinMaywa US-2. The ATL-2 Atlantique operates at altitudes up to 9,150 m compared to 7,195 m for the ShinMaywa US-2.

The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in 215 units vs 8 for the ShinMaywa US-2. Unit cost is $85M for the ATL-2 Atlantique vs $113M for the ShinMaywa US-2. The ATL-2 Atlantique first flew 22 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 (1981 vs 2003).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ATL-2 Atlantique or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ATL-2 Atlantique is faster with a maximum speed of 648 km/h compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 560 km/h, a difference of 88 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATL-2 Atlantique or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a longer range at 7,964 km compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 4,700 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATL-2 Atlantique or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has a higher service ceiling at 9,150 meters (30,019 ft) compared to the ShinMaywa US-2's 7,195 meters (23,605 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATL-2 Atlantique or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The ShinMaywa 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 ShinMaywa US-2?
The ATL-2 Atlantique entered service first in 1965, 42 years before the ShinMaywa US-2 which entered service in 2007.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATL-2 Atlantique or ShinMaywa US-2?
The ATL-2 Atlantique has been produced in greater numbers with 215 units compared to 8 units of the ShinMaywa US-2.