ATR-42 vs Do 328
The ATR-42 and the Do 328 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Dornier respectively. Top speed is 556 km/h for the ATR-42 vs 620 km/h for the Do 328. The ATR-42 has an operational range of 1,326 km vs 1,852 km for the Do 328. The Do 328 operates at altitudes up to 9,455 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-42. The ATR-42 has been produced in 497 units vs 217 for the Do 328. Unit cost is $20M for the ATR-42 vs $12M for the Do 328. The ATR-42 first flew 7 years before the Do 328 (1984 vs 1991).
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | ATR |
| First flight | 16 August 1984 |
| Year introduced | 1985 |
| Number produced | 497 units |
| Average unit price | $20 million |
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| Origin country | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dornier |
| First flight | 6 December 1991 |
| Year introduced | 1993 |
| Number produced | 217 units |
| Average unit price | $12 million |
| Wing area | 54.5 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 24.6 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.6 m â—‰ |
| Length | 22.7 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 556 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,326 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 7,620 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,600 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 11,250 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 895 kW â—‰ |
| Wing area | 40.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 21.0 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.2 m â—‰ |
| Length | 21.1 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 620 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,852 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 9,455 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 13,990 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 8,920 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 700 kW â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-42 or Do 328?
The Do 328 is faster with a maximum speed of 620 km/h compared to the ATR-42's 556 km/h, a difference of 64 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a longer range at 1,852 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or Do 328?
The Do 328 has a higher service ceiling at 9,455 meters (31,020 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or Do 328?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the Do 328's 13,990 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or Do 328?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Do 328's 21.1 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or Do 328?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Do 328 at $12 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or Do 328?
The ATR-42 entered service first in 1985, 8 years before the Do 328 which entered service in 1993.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or Do 328?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 217 units of the Do 328.