ATR 42
ATR 42
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.
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