First Generation Aircraft
Since its entry into service in December 1985, the ATR 42 has become a reference in the regional air transport industry for reliability and profitability and is now a best seller in its market segment.
The basic ATR 42-300 is fitted with two PW120 engines rated at 2,000 shp each. The ATR 42-320, fitted with two PW121 engines rated at 2,100 shp each, has been developed to offer increased performance in hot and high conditions and short runway operations.
The standard cabin layout is 48 seats at 30-inch pitch. The dimensions of the front cargo compartment can be adapted to accommodate 50-seat and 46-seat configurations at 30-inch pitch. The ATR 42 is remarkably easy to operate and maintain and is equipped with efficient, low-fuel-burn engines. Its operating costs are 15%-20% lower than those of its competitors.
Main features:
- A rear left door including an integrated stair for passenger boarding/un-boarding
- A rear right service door used for galley servicing and loading of the 4,8 m3 (169,5 cu.ft) rear cargo compartment
- A front cargo compartment, which can be easily loaded through a dedicated cargo door. Depending on the cabin configuration, its volume can vary from 3,6 m3 (127 cu.ft) to 6 m3 (212 cu.ft)
Product Sheets
| Operating weights | Basic | Option | ||
| Maximum ramp weight | 16,720 kg | 36,861 lb | 17,070 kg | 37,632 lb |
| Maximum take-off weight | 16,700 kg | 36,817 lb | 16,900 kg | 37,258 lb |
| Maximum landing weight | 16,400 kg | 36,155 lb | 16,400 kg | 36,155 lb |
| Maximum zero fuel weight | 15,200 kg | 33,510 lb | 15,540 kg | 34,260 lb |
| OEW (at spec. def) | 10,285 kg | 22,674 lb | 10,285 kg | 22,674 lb |
| OEW (with typical options) | 10,600 kg | 23,369 lb | 10,600 kg | 23,369 lb |
| Maximum payload (with typical options) | 4,600 kg | 10,141 lb | 4,940 kg | 10,891 lb |
| Maximum fuel load | 4,500 kg | 9,921 lb | 4,500 kg | 9,921 lb |
| Balanced Take-Off Field Length | ||
| ISA- Sea level - MTOW | 1,040 m | 3,410 ft |
| ISA +10° - 3000 ft - MTOW | 1,235 m | 4,050 ft |
| Landing Field Length | ||
| Sea level - MLW | 1,030 m | 3,380 ft |
| Gross single engine ceiling | ||
| 97% MTOW - ISA + 10°C | 4,880 m | 16,015 ft |
| Max Cruise Speed | ||
| 97% MTOW - ISA + 17,000 ft | 269 kt | |
| PW 120/121 | |
| Take-off power (one engine out) | 2,000 / 2,100 SHP |
| Propeller (Hamilton Standard) - 4 Blades | 14SF5 |
Medias
The ATR 72 is derived from the ATR 42 with a 4,5 m stretched fuselage. The two aircraft feature a high degree of commonality: the same cross section, simple systems, and cockpit for cross-crew qualification.
The ATR 72-200 is equipped with two PW124B engines, rated at 2,400 shp each. The derivative version of the basic ATR 72, the ATR 72-210 is equipped with two higher power 2,750 shp PW127 engines.
The ATR 72-200/210 standard cabin layout is 66 seats at 31-inch pitch. The dimensions of the front cargo compartment can be adapted to accommodate 64 to 72 seats, assuring that every operator can find the solution to its needs.
The main characteristics of the -210 version include excellent ”hot & high” and short field capabilities.
The ATR 72-210 also features enhancements to cabin comfort especially advanced internal noise treatment and superior cabin air conditioning. A major advantage of the ATR 72-210 is its acoustic treatment, comprising stiffened frames, Dynamic Vibration Absorbers and skin damping material, all installed in the propeller area, ensuring a very high level of passenger comfort. The PW127 engine is also fitted with an Hamilton Standard/Ratier Figeac 247F propeller, characterized by advanced wide chord composite blades and a steel hub.
The improved cooling capacity and air distribution of the air-conditioning system enhancements on the ATR 72-210 version ensure a high-level passenger comfort.
Main features:
- A rear left door including an integrated stair for passenger boarding/un-boarding
- A rear right service door used for galley servicing and loading of the 4,8 m3 (169,5 cu.ft) rear cargo compartment
- A front cargo compartment, which can be easily loaded through a dedicated cargo door. Depending on the cabin configuration, its volume can vary from 4,6 m3 (165.5 cu.ft) to 5,8 m3 (205 cu.ft)
- Only 22 ATR 72-200 are fitted with a front LH passenger entrance door, equipped with an independent stairs.
Some of them feature also a rear LH door equipped with an integrated stairs; the two entrance doors help reducing turnaround times.
