ATR-72 vs CN-235

French-Italian regional turboprop, notable for its extensive use in civil and commercial aviation since the late 1980s.
Picture of ATR-72
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Italy
Category Military Transport Aircrafts
Manufacturer ATR
First flight 27 October 1988
Year of introduction 1989
Number produced 1000 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 61.0 mยฒ โ—‰
Wingspan 27.1 m โ—‰
Height 7.7 m โ—‰
Length 27.2 m โ—‰
Maximum speed 565 km/h โ—‰
Operational range -- km
Service ceiling 7,620 m โ—‰
Max. takeoff weight 22,500 kg โ—‰
Empty weight 12,950 kg โ—‰
Total thrust 2 x 2,051 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 โ—‰
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-72 by ATR Aircrafts.