The story
The little sibling of the ATR 72. Fewer seats, shorter range, but the same rugged reliability. If you're flying a 45-minute route to a small town, chances are it's one of these.
Every ATR ever built has come off the company's final assembly line in Toulouse, France.
Quick answers
How do you identify a ATR 42?
Shorter version of the ATR 72. High wing, main gear in fairings under the fuselage. Two-by-two seating.
What does a ATR 42 sound like?
Quieter than ATR 72 but still distinctly turboprop.
How fast is the ATR 42?
Top speed is 300 kts.
How many passengers does the ATR 42 carry?
Up to 50. A typical layout is 48 (1-class).
How far can the ATR 42 fly?
Range is about 726 nmi (48 passengers).
How big is the ATR 42?
It is 74 ft 5 in long and 80 ft 7 in across the wings.
When did the ATR 42 first fly?
Its first flight was in 1984.
How many ATR 42s have been built?
500+ built.
How rare is a ATR 42 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first ATR 42 catch is worth 25 points.
