ATR-42 vs Falcon 50
The ATR-42 and the Falcon 50 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by ATR and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 556 km/h for the ATR-42 vs 888 km/h for the Falcon 50. The ATR-42 has an operational range of 1,326 km vs 5,695 km for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 operates at altitudes up to 13,716 m compared to 7,620 m for the ATR-42. The ATR-42 has been produced in 497 units vs 352 for the Falcon 50. Unit cost is $20M for the ATR-42 vs $6M for the Falcon 50. The Falcon 50 first flew 8 years before the ATR-42 (1976 vs 1984).
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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 |
| French maritime surveillance jet, noteworthy for transcontinental capacity, extensively deployed for government, business, and emergency medical services. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 1 November 1976 |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Number produced | 352 units |
| Average unit price | $6 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 | 46.8 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 18.9 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.0 m â—‰ |
| Length | 18.8 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 888 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,695 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 13,716 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,500 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,150 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 3 x 560 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the ATR-42 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 is faster with a maximum speed of 888 km/h compared to the ATR-42's 556 km/h, a difference of 332 km/h.
Which has longer range, the ATR-42 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a longer range at 5,695 km compared to the ATR-42's 1,326 km.
Which can fly higher, the ATR-42 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 has a higher service ceiling at 13,716 meters (45,000 ft) compared to the ATR-42's 7,620 meters (25,000 ft).
Which is heavier, the ATR-42 or Falcon 50?
The ATR-42 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 18,600 kg compared to the Falcon 50's 18,500 kg.
Which is larger, the ATR-42 or Falcon 50?
The ATR-42 is longer at 22.7 meters compared to the Falcon 50's 18.8 meters.
Which is more expensive, the ATR-42 or Falcon 50?
The ATR-42 is more expensive at approximately $20 million per unit compared to the Falcon 50 at $6.0 million.
Which entered service first, the ATR-42 or Falcon 50?
The Falcon 50 entered service first in 1979, 6 years before the ATR-42 which entered service in 1985.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ATR-42 or Falcon 50?
The ATR-42 has been produced in greater numbers with 497 units compared to 352 units of the Falcon 50.