ATR 42

ATR 42
Paese	Francia/Italia
Ruolo	Aereo di linea regionale turboelica
Primo volo	16 agosto 1984
Costruito	Oltre 500

Le ATR 42 è un aereo di linea regionale prodotto dal produttore franco-italiano ATR, con assemblaggio finale a Tolosa, in Francia. Il 4 novembre 1981 l'aereo fu varato con ATR, come joint venture tra la francese Aérospatiale (ora parte di Airbus) e Aeritalia (ora Leonardo S.p.A.).

fonte: ATR 42 su Wikipedia

ATR 42-300 Walk Around
Fotografo	Vladimir Jakubov
Localizzazione	Capital Air Show 2012, Sacramento, CA
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The ATR 42-300 was the initial production version of the ATR 42 family, a joint venture between France’s Aérospatiale (now Airbus) and Italy’s Aeritalia (now Leonardo). First entering service in 1985 with Air Littoral, the -300 was designed specifically for the short-haul regional market. It filled a critical niche for an aircraft that was more efficient than pure jets on short hops while offering better passenger comfort than older generation turboprops. Its success laid the foundation for ATR becoming the world’s leading manufacturer of regional turboprop aircraft.

Property	Standard Specification (ATR 42-300)
Ruolo	Regional Airliner / Short-haul Transport
Equipaggio	2 Pilots + 1 or 2 Flight Attendants
Passenger Capacity	42 to 50 seats
Motopropulsore	2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 turboprops
Horsepower	2,000 shp (1,491 kW) per engine
Velocità massima	491 km/h (305 mph / 265 knots)
Maximum Range	approx. 1,600 km (860 nmi) with full payload
Apertura alare	24.57 meters (80 ft 7 in)

Engineering and Operational Features

High-Wing Design: The high-wing configuration allows for a low-to-the-ground fuselage, facilitating easy passenger boarding and cargo loading without the need for complex airport stairs or high-lift loaders.
Propeller Brake (Hotel Mode): A unique feature of the ATR is the ability to run the right-hand engine (No. 2) with a propeller brake engaged while on the ground. This allows the engine to provide electrical power and air conditioning to the cabin without the prop spinning, acting as a built-in APU.
Pratt & Whitney PW120: The -300 was powered by the PW120, a rugged and reliable engine that utilized a two-spool concept, which significantly improved fuel efficiency compared to earlier turboprop designs.
Short-Field Performance: Engineered for versatility, the -300 can operate from runways as short as 1,100 meters, making it ideal for connecting remote communities with major hubs.

Variants and Evolution

ATR 42-320: A minor upgrade to the -300 that featured improved PW121 engines for better “hot and high” performance (operations at high altitudes or in high temperatures).
Cargo Conversions: As they aged out of passenger service, many -300s were converted into freighters (ATR 42-300F), featuring a large cargo door on the forward port side.
The Legacy Lineage: The -300 was eventually succeeded by the -400, -500, and the current -600 series, which introduced glass cockpits, six-bladed propellers, and even more efficient engines.

Service Legacy

Global Adoption: The ATR 42-300 saw massive success in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia, with major operators including FedEx (Feeder), American Eagle, and Olympic Airways.
Affidabilità: Many original -300 series aircraft remained in active service for over 30 years, speaking to the durability of the airframe and the simplicity of its mechanical systems.