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ATR 42

ATR 42

Turboprop Airplanes
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Basic Information
Name
ATR 42
Designation
ATR 42
Alternate Designation
ATR 42 F, ATR 42-300, ATR 42-320, ATR 42-500
Equipment Type
Turboprop Airplanes
Manufacturer
ATR
Date of Introduction
1985
Description

The ATR 42-300 made its first flight on 16 August 1984 and entered service on 9 December 1985. This first model was powered by two P&W Canada PW120 turboprops rated at 2,000-shp each and the the seating layout was of 46 seats. The ATR 42-320 model entered service in 1987. The second model was a variant of its predecessor powered by P&W Canada PW121 rated at 2,100-shp each. ATR also developed variants of the ATR 42 to perform corporate transport, maritime patrol missions (ATR 42 Surveyor) and in-flight inspection. The newest ATR 42-500 was powered by PW127E turboprop engines rated at 2,400-shp each and outfitted with a new six-blade propellers for enhanced comfort. The cruise speed of the -500 model exceeds 300 knots. Its wide cabin for 50 passengers features a new design, is more comfortable with reduced interior noise levels and has better ergonomics than in previous models. The payload has been increased to 5,450 kg. The first ATR 42-500 aircraft entered service in 1995.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew 2
Service Ceiling 3750 m
Wingspan 24.50 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Turboprop Airplanes
Status Active
Also Known As ATR 42 F, ATR 42-300, ATR 42-320, ATR 42-500
Origin France, Italy
Contractor ATR
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 1985
Total Production 411
Unitary Cost USD $18.0 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 2
Number of Engines 2
Passengers 50
Dimensions — Height 7.6 meter
Dimensions — Length 22.7 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 24.5 meter
Mass — Empty Weight 11,250 kilogram
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 18,600 kilogram
Mass — Payload 5,450 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 3,750 meter
Power — Max Power at TakeOff 4,800 shp
Speed — Cruise Speed 155 mps
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Turboprop Engines: PW100 (2)
Variants
Variant 1 ATR 42
Variant 2 ATR 72
Variant 3 ATR 42 Surveyor
Variant 4 ATR 72 ASW
Variant 5 ATR 72-600
Variant 6 ATR 42-600
Variant 7 ATR 72-600F
Variant 8 ATR NEO
Details
Country of Origin France
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
22.7 m
Width
24.5 m
Height
7.6 m
Weight
18600 kg
Operators (39)
Russia
China
United States
France
Germany
Italy
Poland
India
Pakistan
Brazil
South Africa
Czech Republic
Spain
Algeria
Australia
Azerbaijan
Canada
Colombia
Cuba
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Equatorial Guinea
Finland
Greece
Guatemala
Honduras
Libya
Lithuania
Madagascar
Mauritius
Mexico
Netherlands
Oman
Romania
Switzerland
Tanzania
United Arab Emirates
Zimbabwe
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