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At a glance
Measured figures
An-72 · Length
Single source28.07 m (92 ft 1 in)[source]
Atlantique 2 · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Antonov An-72 | Bréguet 1150 Atlantic |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Transport aircraft[source] | Maritime patrol aircraft[source] |
| National origin | Soviet Union[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Antonov[source] | Breguet Aviation[source] |
| Status | In service[source] | Active service[source] |
31.62 m (103 ft 9 in)[source]
An-72 · Range
Single source4,325 km (2,688 mi, 2,336 nmi)[source]
Atlantique 2 · 2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne RTy.20 Mk 21 2-spool turboprop engines (6,100 shp) each (equivalent)
Single source2 × Rolls-Royce Tyne RTy.20 Mk 21 2-spool turboprop engines, 4,500 kW (6,100 shp) each (equivalent)[source]
An-72 · 2 × Lotarev D-36 series 1A Turbofan thrust each
Single source2 × Lotarev D-36 series 1A Turbofan, 63.9 kN (14,330 lbf) thrust each[source]
Atlantique 2 · Endurance
Single source18 hours[source]
Atlantique 2 · 2,900 ft/min
Single source14.7 m/s (2,900 ft/min)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces Russian Navy Angolan Air Force Soviet Air Force (historical)[source] | French Navy German Navy Italian Air Force Royal Netherlands Navy[source] |
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| Number built | 133[source] | 87 Atlantique 1 28 Atlantique 2[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1977–2002[source] | 1961–1987[source] |
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| First flight | 31 August 1977 ( 1977-08-31 )[source] | 21 October 1961[source] |
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| Developed into | Antonov An-71 Antonov An-74[source] | — |
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| Capacity | up to 52 passengers or 10 tonnes of cargo[source] | 12 passengers or relief crew[source] |
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| Introduction date | — | 1965[source] |
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| Stall speed | — | 167 km/h (104 mph, 90 kn) flaps down[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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Maximum take-off; Atlantique 2 · Max takeoff weight
Single source