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ATR 42 / ATR 72 Maritime Patrol

ATR · Maritime Patrol / ASW · France · Modern (1992–2009)

ATR 42 / ATR 72 Maritime Patrol — Maritime Patrol / ASW
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The ATR 42 is a regional airliner produced by Franco-Italian manufacturer ATR, with final assembly in Toulouse, France. On 4 November 1981, the aircraft was launched with ATR, as a joint venture between French Aérospatiale and Aeritalia . The ATR 42-300 performed its maiden flight on 16 August 1984 and type certification was granted during September 1985. Launch customer Air Littoral operated its first revenue-earning flight in December of that year.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Maritime Patrol
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Country
France
Manufacturer
ATR
Operator
Italy Coast Guard / French Navy / others
Primary Role
Maritime Patrol / ASW
Status
In Service
Service Entry
2005
Produced
30
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M turboprop
Thrust / Power
5,000 shp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
74.4
Wingspan (ft)
88.7
Empty Weight (lb)
24802
MTOW (lb)
41000
Payload (lb)
8000
Endurance (hr)
9
Service Ceiling (ft)
25000
Range (mi)
2500
Max Speed (mph)
313