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Built by Avions de Transport Regional (ATR), a company established by
Aerospatiale and Aeritalia, the ATR 42 is a regional airliner which has
successfully penetrated the regional aircraft market. The ATR 42-320 is
powered by 2x 1900shp(1417kw) Pratt & Whitneys giving a cruising speed
of 309mph(498kmh). The ATR 42-500 first flew in 1994 powered by 2x
2160shp(1610kW) Pratt & Whitneys and with a maximum take-off weight of
41,005lb(18,600kg). This version has a superior cruising speed at
351mph(565kmh), a strengthened wing and fuselage and redesigned cabin
interior. It also has lower operating costs. The ATR 42 first entered
service with Air Littoral in 1985.
G-ORFH c/n 346 France/Italy
53 seat transport first flown in 1984
Engines: 2x 1800shp(1340kW) P&W PW120
Length: 74’5”(22.67m)
Height: 24’11”(7.59m)
Wingspan: 80’8”(24.57m)
No.built: 378+
Range: 1059miles(1704km)
Cruising speed: 304mph(490kmh) Empty weight: 22,675lb(10,285kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 38,817lb(16,700kg)
An example of the ATR-42-500 is shown
below.
F-WWER
c/n 65
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