Atr ATR-42-300
The ATR 42 is the smaller sibling of the ATR 72, a twin-engine turboprop built jointly by the French and Italian aerospace industries for short regional routes. The '42' in its name originally referred to its typical 42-seat capacity, distinguishing it from the larger 72-seat ATR 72. Its high wing and short, sturdy landing gear suit the smaller regional airports it typically serves. It remains, alongside the ATR 72, one of the most widely used regional turboprops in the world.
Did you know?
The ATR 42's '42' originally referred to its typical 42-seat capacity, distinguishing it from the larger 72-seat ATR 72.
Specifications
| Length | 22.7 m (74 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 24.6 m (81 ft) |
| Height | 7.6 m (25 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 42 |
| Persons on board | 42-50 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 16.7 t |
| Range | 720 NM (1,333 km) |
| Maximum speed | 265 kt (491 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 22,000 ft (6,706 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,800 ft/min (9.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,030 m (3,379 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 5,700 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney PW120 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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