British Aerospace ATP
The British Aerospace ATP ('Advanced Turboprop') is a stretched, modernised development of the earlier HS 748, built to compete with newer regional turboprops like the ATR 42 and 72. Its designers focused heavily on reducing cabin noise and vibration, aiming for a quieter ride than typical propeller aircraft of its era. Despite the improvements, it sold in relatively small numbers against its French-Italian ATR rivals. A small number remain in service today, mostly as cargo freighters.
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The British Aerospace ATP is a stretched HS 748 development, its designers focused on quieter cabins than typical propeller aircraft of its era.
Specifications
| Length | 26 m (85 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 30.6 m (100 ft) |
| Height | 7.6 m (25 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 72 |
| Persons on board | 64-72 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 23.6 t |
| Range | 1,064 NM (1,971 km) |
| Maximum speed | 265 kt (491 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Rate of climb | 3,000 ft/min (15.2 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,330 m (4,364 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,130 m (3,707 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 6,360 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney PW126 |
| Units built | 65 |
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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