ATR 72 vs Bombardier Q400/ Dash 8: Turboprop Aircraft comparison! 

Having flown and managed flight operations for both the DHC-8-400 and the ATR-72-212A I can say that from a pilot's perspective the Q400 is the superior aircraft. The wider wheel base makes crosswind landings more stable, the added engine power is noticeable on hot days or with heavy loads, and the cruise speeds are great on longer legs. It also just feels good in how it handles, more like a Boeing (which makes sense since the original DHC-8-100 was designed in cooperation with Boeing). The Q400 is one of the best turboprop airliners in productions for climb performance and its mechanical reliability is very good, better than the ATR. Where the ATR-72 shines is when things are looked at from a business perspective. The aircraft is more efficient, its smaller seating capacity is a benefit when a regional airline is servicing less popular routes, the financing is better and it has commonality with the ATR-42 so an operator can buy both types and interchange them in the route structure without much additional pilot/mechanic/ground service training. Additionally the ATR has much better remote operations capabilities than the Q400 and works well with little or no GSE at an airport. It seems like ATR knew who made buying decisions for aircraft and modeled it for those people.

I'm a Q400 pilot, with lots of friends that fly the ATR-72 and this video actually has incorrect information. The Q400 has 5000 HP PER ENGINE. a combined total of 10,000 HP per side. These engines are actually derated. Therefore, We also have an overtravel range allowing for another 2500HP total in emergency situations. On paper, the ATR is more efficient. However, when you account for real life factors such as climb performance, single engine service ceilings and higher cruise speeds. The Q400 is unrivaled in mountainous terrain. The ATR simply cannot fly a direct line from point A to B in mountainous terrain without hitting a side of a mountain due to its single engine performance. The Q400 can climb at over 9000ft/min in an emergency terrain advoidance climb.... In these smaller aircraft, the cost for maintenance per air time flown greatly out weighs the addition fuel burn. Even tho this video says the ATR is a better aircraft, this is simply not true. You have to compare where the places these aircraft are being operated. Dont just listen to youtubers, kids. They havent flown these planes or actually know airline operations. do your own studying and come to your own conclusions.

The Q400 flies faster and is the fastest commercial turboprop in service.

I was a flight operations for ATR72-500/600 at ....... Airlines (haha i saw that ATR 😅) For me ATR is a fuel efficiency and versatile aircraft. For the performance, i like more to Q400 bro. Tq for the content cheers.. 😄

The Dash-8 Q 400 is simply a beautiful aircraft.

The Q400 (Dash 8-400) Is Better than the ATR72. It can fly farther, fly faster, and carries more passengers. I noticed a mistake in the video, the Q400 (Dash 8-400) actually does have LED lighting (I have flown the the Q400 many times on WestJet Encore and Air Canada Express so I would know this for sure)

I used to fly on both aircraft, in Thailand Nok Air operate with Q400 / Bangkok Airways operate by ATR72 500 / 600 with different attitude which Q400 attitude at approx. 22,000 feet, ATR attitude at 16,000 feet is more sensitive with turbulence than Q400

Im glad to see our local carrier CebuPacific in ur video sir. . Looking forward i could fly CebPac ATR and Phil.Airlines Q400 aircraft on my next trip.. CebPac is our low cost budget airline which i flew sometimes via A320 and it's great experience.

ATR is an underpowered, slow, low altitude, short sector aircraft. On 300 nm routes the Q400 will do 4 sectors to 3 in the ATR. ATR has slow turn around times, hopeless for climbing above weather and has trouble lifting a load and holding fuel for weather at the destination. The ATR has issues with short runways in hot weather, the Q400 just creams it performance wise. In Australia, an airline pitched the ATR up against another with Q400’s, the ATR lost out, and no longer flys RPT routes in Australia. The ATR also had a bad safety record in Australia. From a pilots perspective, the ATR is a dud.

Well damn that was quick!

nicely explained 👍

Aesthetically i prefer the Q300 - Q400. Overall - to me, its a more appealing design. I don't like the tail empennage, vertical stabiliser style of the ATR. The line isn't as clean. Neither, do i find the cockpit windows and nose design as pleasing. If there was a significantly compelling technical - or operational price/cost advantage. I would of course overlook these things. And go for the ATR. But there isn't. So that's my view.

Greetings from Colombia South America, I like your videos.

ATR is the best. It's very easy to make money with it companies say.

I love Dash-8 🛩️ ❤️🔥

I flew on an ATR. I flew Caribbean Airlines on the Trinidad-Tobago route. The aircraft was very roomy and spacious. It was almost like if you were on a larger plane. Same thing with the luggage areas. I like the simple design of this turboprop. It is very nice and basic and its easier since everything is located pretty easily. I like this aircraft so I choose the ATR.

Am so happy I feel so amazing great vid keep up the hard work And what about a regional jet comparason like the erj vs crj or md 80 vs Boeing 717 and also the Chinese regional jet form comac

I will never prefer an ATR to a Q400, Dash is just simply better. It has that (james may moment) "fizz" to it that no other aircraft can replicate and its just way more appealing to enthusiasts. Bombardier for the win in my eyes

I flew on the Q400 with airBaltic and the ATR 72-500 with Norra (Finnair). When it came to comfort, i would say the Q400 was better. I am 6,5" (2 meters) tall. Which means i will be cramped on any plane for which i could not book a seat at the emergency exit. And nor the Q400 or the ATR have it. Still, on the Q400 i felt i had a lot more legroom then the ATR. On the ATR my feet were not even touching the floor because my knees were pressed hard against the seat in front me. Thank God the flight only took 15 minutes. Obviously the seat configuration is a choice of the airline, but still. When it came to noise, i would also prefer the Q400. In my opinion it was quieter, but it did shake more then the ATR.

You forgot to mention the faster cruising speed of the Q400 and also how the ATR struggles to climb to FL250 when fully loaded.

Excellent video! Xièxiè, dòjeh, gamsahamnida! 💛🙏🏼

Both birds can be seen flying in the Philippine Air Space.. *PAL Express (#PhilippineAirlines) have the Q400 *CebGo #CebuPacific), AirSwift & Sunlight Express have ATR 72 & ATR 42

This Video Between The ATR 72-600 & The Bombadier Q400 turboprops comparising is really Awesome Plus I only fly on there younger fleet the Q100,Q200 & Q300's no Q400's as yet but I hope too get there soon.

As a passenger I have flown on both and I just feel more comfortable on the Q400

4950 hp for the ATR?I don't think so unless you mean total horsepower.The dash 8 400 has 5071 on EACH engine.I used to fly the q400 there is no comparison to the atr .The q 400 is faster more powerful and can outfly and out climb any atr..

Given by market conditions for short regional routes the ATR fits perfectly due to its efficiency. But, i prefer the Q400 and yes it definitely needs an upgrade.

Which the minimum temperature on ground, both aircraft can be dispached? Are there differences procedures to release the aicraft in colder countries especially after coldsoak ?

in hot days fully loaded the ATR has a Rate of climb of 500ft/mn god ! And it levels at FL 130 for example like a Cessna 172 lol , the Q400 is the best turboprop in the world with amazin performances and systems very confortable for passengers also !

The Q400 has a much higher power to weight ratio meaning it has a very high cruise speed and climb. It tries to compete with jets. The ATR does not try to compete with jets, it focuses on traditional turboprop virtues of STOL and low fuel burn.

You go the engine power wrong: The PW127 (ATR 72) delivers 2,750 SHP and the PW150 (Q400) delivers 5,000 SHP (various websites state anything from 4,850 to 5,071 SHP, but Pratt & Whitney Canada says 5,000 SHP.)

De Havilland is now the owner of q400. Bombarded sold it to them just a few months ago for usd635mil.

Personally I prefer Q400 , reliable and better range .

Thanks for including CP (Cebu pacific)

Nice 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

ATR or Q400? Which is YOUR favourite turboprop? Comment below! Thanks for watching till the end of this one and do stay tuned for more great videos, including some BRAND NEW Aviation Content such as Plane Spotting on the way!

like the Q-400 better and doesnt the 72 have a bad reputation in icing conditions

Q400 is my favourite plane, but unfortunately it needs to be updated to stay competitive with the atr

God, you're voice is KILLING me!

I like the Q400, they are my favourites, I’ve been in them a lot when Porter came out, can you compare the A380 and 747?

I suspect that they are both great planes...by the sounds of it, it looks like ATR competes mostly on initial cost. Otherwise, they are more or less the same in their ability to service short distance, short runway and small passenger load destinations...

SAAB 2000 is also a unique design

I want the next one to be Mitsubishi spacejet vs embraer 175 e2

Never fly with Q400, since as far as i know, there's no operator in indonesia who operate this plane. But i did several times fly with atr72 mostly to go in or out my jobsite. Its true the cabin is set for short flight, since there is just typical cabin plane, and based in my experience, i feel not comfy to fly with this plane not only the seat width is pretty narrow even for guy like who only have 170cm in height, its also the plane is feel like having turbulance when go into clouds. But for 1 hour flight i think still acceptable to fly with atr72. Looking forward to on board of Q400.

...I'm an admitted novice, but I am bewildered at how small(tiny even) the wings are on modern aircraft..how on earth do they produce enough lift?...yes, I know about flaps, slats, spoilers, etc., etc., but even so, they look so small!..during WW2, the B-24 Liberator was criticized because of it's narrow wing..B-26 Marauder because of it's small, short wing(No Visible Means Of Support, etc.)...well, they look huge in the relation to the rest of the aircraft compared to these modern airliners/cargo planes, both turboprop and jet...huge, heavy-looking fuselages with tiny little wings...amazed how those thin, narrow, and often even short, wings ever hold them up....

I love atr72 because it looks nice and cheaper than q400. only q200 looks nice in dash 8 family

how much weight can the atr carry compared to the q400

how much yearly cost and monthly cost q400 or ARj21

Good analyse, ATR72 has more success because ATR company continue developping the aircraft to be more efficent and now ATR72 is the best choice and alone in the market!

Although I have not flown the ATR-72, I really like the performance of the Dash -8. Neither plane is good for engine loss.... especially both engine flame out. It glides like a bird with no wings, if you get my drift.

Never flew either turboprop sadly, although I might fly either the ATR 42 or 72 soon

The ATR-72 has a DEICING-BOOT problem on the wings that has caused many fatalities over the years! That should have been noted here in this video! I've never heard of that problem with the Q-400! And (in warm-weather months) I have flown on numerous ATR-72 aircraft & had a good experience on all of them. I would NOT fly on 1 of them during winter months though! I am looking forward to my 1st experience flying on the Q-400 airliner!

Man The Q400 Was The First Ever Aircraft I Flew On When I Was 4 Way Back In 2014 Or 2015. I've Rode On The ATR 72-500 and 600 And The Flights Were Good And I've Rode On Them More Than The Q400 But I Think I Like The Q400 Better. The Experiences On Them Were Really Good And Smooth. I Live In Bangladesh And Just Last Month I Went To Cox's Bazar Which Is The Longest Sea Beach And Largest Marine Drive Road In The Entire World. We Went There With A Q400(Cox's Bazar Airport Is Kinda Ugly Tho But It's Domestic Airport So I'm Not Complaining. There Are No Conveyor Belts To Take Luggage. I Live In Sylhet And It Has Its Own International Airport. That Flight Was Good. The Landing Was Butter. I Dunno A Whole Lot About Planes But I Like The Q400 Way Better.

Thank you Wilson so is the q400 the best? Because I really like the q400.

As a fair comparison the Dash 8-300 should have been looked at. As the -300 and ATR-72 have similar passenger capacity, and they share the same engines. Note: your quote of 90 passengers for the Dash 8-400 is for a proposed variation and the typical amount of seats installed is 78.

Is Q 300 is still in production.

Nailed..

Very useful. Thank you! Finally somebody admits that ATR-72 is a very good plane!

From a passenger point of view the dash 8 sux for passengers comfort!! If ATR is more efficient overall along with better passenger comfort then it gets My Vote

Why didn't you compare ETOPS ?????? There is a big difference there!

I prefer the ATR, but I understand why the Q400 would be more appealing to some, being based in guernsey, I understand why our airline flies the ATR more efficient, no mountains, and not a massive demand. Plus I think it’s better looking

ATR for the win💪🏻😍

Sorry I was in school...... Yes its opened in England I wanna go back to my home country which is on lock down 😢 ( Slovakia)

Q400 is more beautiful and comfortable to fly with

I prefer Dash8/Q400. I think Bombardier is the best.

Dash 8 💓

As a passanger, I fing the q400 to be more comfy

Q 400...more power, more range, better mission capabilities, global support and last but not least it's a pilots aircraft. Bad APU!

Why would you not mention that the Q400 cruises 30% faster than the ATR? This makes it possible to make more trips per day, meaning more income. Add this to the 15% more passengers, you do have the upper hand of the ATR. I am no Q400 fanboy, but i feel you failed to mention the Q400's strength, the speed. The Q400 has knocked regional jets away from several routes because of this, and better fuel-ecobomy. If i am wrong, i am happily corrected!

I just wondering what if propellar was to be ..

I personally like the q400 for some odd reason I hate the changes being made in the aviation Industry I still wish we had the roaring md80 all of the turboprops ect

We fly the Q400, and used to fly the ATR72, the Q400 is better, and we have some higher performance models coming.

I love Q400, but for more effiecent commuter turboprop ATR is the better choice. Q400 is basically a turboprop wanting to be a jet while ATR is a purebred turboprop.

After they fixed the whirlmode issue.

I'll take the Q-400 any day over the ATR. I've flown in both. Love the Q-400.

The Q400 has been put out of business by ATR. That should say everything!Bombardier sold tbe Q400 to Viking Aircraft. Viking shut down production of the Q400 with no plans to restart it.

The nose off the ATR looks like the Airbus three hundred series.

The Electra was the best prop-jet.

As a passenger I get upset whenever I have to fly on either of them tbh. Loud, crowded and slow. I get that airlines want to save fuel, but flying on the CRJ is heaven compared to the turboprops. It is so quiet due to the engines being in the back, it's like gliding into the air.

Wow they show the Philippines atr(cebu pacific)

Sou fã da aviação e aqui no Brasil as empresa no medelo de vôo regional com modelo de avião turbuelice o ATR que ganha disparado entres as empresa no Brasil.

What is similarity between turboprop and jet engine?

The ATR is much better for inter-island flights...airlines such as Binter Canarias, Blue Islands & Aurigny would be nowhere without them.

Well, Operators prefer ATR 72, but any passenger would choose Q400 over ATR 72

Well the ATR-72 is a dangerous aircraft

Both

I don't had a chance to travel with ATR, i had flown on Q400 few times. That was not a good experience for me. All of them was budget air (airbaltic, SpiceJet.... ) and legroom is terrible and was very bumby

I love this plane I recently flew a brand new one the video is in my channel

The Q400 is a bit more modern then the ATR.

ATR 72

Airbus ATR?

Yes cebu pacific my home country airline

Do the 787-9 and A350-900

Compare with Fokker 50.

I love Both but i think the atr is better

Sorry but sppeed isn t a way to define wich aircraft is better even altitude

The thing I don't like from the atr is that it looks intensely cursed

IVE FLOWN IN Q400 THIS LIL THING TOOK ME FROM NEPAL TO DUBAI IN 4HOURS

I heard ATR aren't allowed to fly in northern America or hemisphere which ice can cause accumulated on wing.

What does this mean given one of the companies behind the ATR project is none other than Airbus? Does this mean that Airbus is helping ATR or what.

Asean region mostly choose atr72_600