COMMON
AT42
ATR 42
The Short Hopper
“The turboprop that started it all for ATR.”
ATR (Airbus/Leonardo) · commercial
Length
74 ft 5 in
Wingspan
80 ft 7 in
Max speed
265 kts
Range
690 nmi
Ceiling
25,000 ft
Engines
2x PW121 turboprop
Crew
2
Max passengers
50
Typical config
48 (1-class)
Built
483
The little sibling of the ATR 72. Fewer seats, shorter range, but the same rugged reliability. If you're flying a 45-minute route to a small town, chances are it's one of these.
Fun fact
The ATR 42 can operate from unpaved runways, making it popular in developing countries.
How to spot one
Shorter version of ATR 72. High wing, fixed gear fairings. Two-by-two seating.
Crews call it
Baby ATR
Sounds like
Quieter than ATR 72 but still distinctly turboprop
One might be overhead right now.
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