ATR 42-300
ATR · AT43
French-Italian turboprop popular with regional carriers in the 1990s. Still flies with a few operators in Africa and Southeast Asia.
A large twin-engine turboprop that is limited to FL250. Cruises at about 245 kts, on the slower end of the traffic mix. Is vulnerable to wake turbulence from heavier types.
2x TurbopropLargeRECAT FFL250 ceilingILS capable
Performance
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2 x Turboprop |
| Weight class | Large (L) |
| RECAT-EU category | F (Light) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (FL250) |
| Max climb rate | 1,000 fpm |
| Max descent rate | 1,500 fpm |
Speed envelope
Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum speed | 110 kts |
| Landing speed | 100 kts |
| Cruise speed | ~245 kts TAS |
| Maximum speed | ~265 kts TAS |
Runway requirements
Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Takeoff field length | 6,623 ft / 1.09 nm / 2,019 m |
| Landing field length | 6,258 ft / 1.03 nm / 1,907 m |
Equipment
| Capability | Status |
|---|---|
| ILS approaches | Yes |
| Fix navigation | Yes |
| SRS category | 3 |
| LAHSO category | 3 |
Where you'll see it
The ATR 42-300 is a regional turboprop used on short-haul passenger services. Common at smaller airports and on feeder routes into major hubs.