Passenger Turbo Props
ATR 72-600
ICAO: AT76
Overview
The ATR 42-500 is a member of the ATR 42 turboprop family introduced in the mid-1990s. Designed for regional airline operations, it emphasizes fuel efficiency and short-field performance. The aircraft remains widely used.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Pratt & Whitney PW127E
- Engine type
- Turboprop
- Power
- 2 × 2,400 shp · 1,790 kW
- Avionics
- Dual Honeywell HT1000 FMS
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 48
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 8 ft 5 in · 2.57 m
- Cabin height
- 6 ft 3 in · 1.90 m
- Cabin length
- 31 ft 2 in · 9.50 m
- Exterior length
- 74 ft 5 in · 22.67 m
- Tail height
- 24 ft 11 in · 7.59 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 8 ft 10 in · 2.70 m
- Wing span
- 80 ft 7 in · 24.57 m
- Baggage volume
- 381 ft³ · 10.8 m³
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 41,000 lb · 18,600 kg
- Max landing weight
- 40,300 lb · 18,300 kg
- Max payload
- 12,000 lb · 5,450 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 1,480 gal · 5,600 L · 4,500 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 300 kt · 345 mph · 556 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- 104 kt · 120 mph · 193 km/h
- Range
- 716 nm · 820 mi · 1,330 km
- Fuel burn
- 2.54 nm/gal · 1.24 km/L
- Ceiling
- 25,000 ft · 7,600 m
- Rate of climb
- 1,851 ft/min · 9 m/s
- Takeoff distance
- 3,800 ft · 1,170 m
- Landing distance
- 3,150 ft · 960 m
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Operational Context
ATR 42-500 — regional turboprop airliner
The ATR 42-500 first flew in 1994 and entered service in 1995. It incorporated upgraded engines and avionics compared with earlier models. The high-wing configuration supports reliable operation at smaller airports.
Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127E turboprop engines producing approximately 2,400 shaft horsepower each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 300 knots (556 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 41,000 pounds (18,597 kg), with seating typically around 48 passengers.
The ATR 42-500 has served regional airlines globally. Its efficiency and low operating cost make it suitable for short sectors. Many aircraft remain active in commuter fleets.
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