ATR-42 vs CN-235

French-Italian regional airliner, noteworthy for operations throughout 1980s-2000s with more than 100 operators worldwide.
Picture of ATR-42
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer ATR
First flight 16 August 1984
Year of introduction 1985
Number produced 497 units
Average unit price $20 million
Spanish-Indonesian transport aircraft, widespread use in the civil sector, military services, and humanitarian aid, developed during the late 20th century.
Picture of CN-235
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ Spain ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ Indonesia
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer CASA
First flight 11 November 1983
Year of introduction 1988
Number produced 354 units
Average unit price $25 million
Wing area 54.5 mยฒ โ—‰
Wingspan 24.6 m โ—‰
Height 7.6 m โ—‰
Length 22.7 m โ—‰
Maximum speed -- km/h
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 7,620 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 18,600 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 11,250 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,790 kW โ—‰
Wing area 59.1 mยฒ โ—‰
Wingspan 25.8 m โ—‰
Height 8.2 m โ—‰
Length 21.4 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 450 km/h
Operational range 5,060 km
Service ceiling 9,144 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 16,500 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 8,800 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 2 x 1,305 kW โ—‰

Performance Radar Chart

Photo of ATR-42 by ATR Aircrafts.