The ATR Aircraft 42/72 SERİES
Maybe all of the versions of ATR aircraft are the most prominent airplane with propellers. Propeller airplane like ATR or Bombardier Dash 8 are commonly used by major airlines for short-distance operations.
in 1981, the french Aérospatiale and the italian Aeritalia decided to create a joint venture to design and construct a new generation of short-haul planes powered by a turboprop engine. The venture became known as ATR. ATR launched the design of a small passenger plane powered by two turboprop engines. The machine became known as the ATR 42 and conducted its maiden flight on 16 August 1984.
ATR 72-500
The aircraft quickly obtained the necessary certification and carried out its first commercial flight on 9 December 1985. Thanks to its fuel-efficient engines and low noise levels, the earliest ATR 42-200 model quickly earned itself a favourable position in the marketplace. in just a short time several models were launched – the 300, 320 and 400, with each boasting a number of improvements over the previous model in 1996, the 500 model was put into production, featuring more powerful, quieter and economical engines, improved electronics and added passenger comfort.
Along with the success of the ATR 42, the company received enquiries about the possibility of creating a somewhat bigger aircraft with the same excellent properties. Thus, on 27 October 1988, a 4.5 m (14.7 ft) longer ATR 72 (the figure once again standing for seating capacity) made its maiden flight. The ATR 42 and ATR 72 continue to be manufactured and successfully sold throughout the world.
ATR 72-600
ATR (Avions de Transport Regional)
ATR 42 and ATR 72 Series
>ATR 42 Series
ATR 42-300
French-Italy co-production. ATR aircraft are often used by regional airline companies. ATR 42 Series has been produced since 1984. This model, which is available in Cargo and Military versions, is frequently used in civil and regional airline passenger transportation in the American continent.
>ATR 42 Variants; ATR 42-200 / 42-300 / 42-320 / 42-400 / 42-500 /42-600.
ATR 42-300
ATR 42 series has a capacity from 40-50 passengers.
Although the shorter models of these planes, 200 and 300 series, which are produced with propellers, were produced with 4 blades.
ATR 42-500
the other series 400, 500 and 600 series were produced with 6 blades. Although the length of 42 series is approximately 23 meters, the length of ATR 72 series is 27 meters.
ATR 42-600
>ATR 72 Series
ATR 72-500
>ATR 72 Variants;
ATR 72-100 / 72-200 / 72-210 / 72-500 / 72-600
ATR 72-500 model has a capacity of 70 passengers. The ATR 72-500, is an airworthy 70-seater turbo-prop aircraft with spacious seating and ample cargo space.
ATR 72-500
This 72 model is very popular among airlines in more than 65 countries around the world. Airline companies prefer this aircraft especially for short-haul runways and short-haul operations.
ATR 72-600
These new generation, ATR72-600 are equipped with a new full-glass cockpit and feature a high comfort layout with larger overhead bins. The ATR 72-600 are not only known for their reliability and technology but are also the top-selling turboprop aircraft on the market. New technological innovations are being incorporated in the ATR-600 Series to further enhance the feeling of space, comfort and the pleasure of flying. The ATR 72-600 benefits from the widest cabin in the turboprop market, new ergonomic design for greater comfort, new seats and wider overhead bins with 30% more roller bags stowage. ATR 72-600, configured with 68 to 74 seats, The ATR 72-600 is recognized as the most efficient regional aircraft with the lowest seat-mile costs.
ATR 72-600
The first ATR 72-600 aircraft entered into commercial service in August 2011 and it showed that it met goals of regional flights.
ATR 72-600 Cabin Image
>Improvements for ATR 72 600:A cabin that offers spacious, more comfortable seating
Better soundproofing
New pleasant LED lighting
Larger luggage compartments
Numerous innovative technologies that improve flight reliability and safety
ATR 72-600 Cabin Image
ATR 72-600 Cockpit Image
The cockpit of ATR 72-600 has been completely re-designed to incorporate the "glass cockpit" concept similar to the one developed for the new generations of Airbus. Information is managed by computers and displayed on digital LCD screens for improved clarity and readability.
This full range of advanced technology offers a means of increased safety. Notably, some of the equipment is identical to that used on the famous Airbus A380, an aircraft on the cutting edge of technology.
ATR 72-600 Seat Plan Image
ATR 72-600's New turboprops from the manufacturer Pratt & Whitney deliver more power and an average reduced fuel consumption of 20-30% compared to previous planes. With this extra power, the ATR 72-600 performs better, especially when flying at altitude and for takeoffs from short runways.
>Airlines that use ATR Aircraft
About 200 airline companies across the world use ATR Aircraft. List of Some Airlines has ATR Aircraft in their fleets; Bangkok Airways, Cebu Pasific Air, Passaredo, Azul, Jet Airways, Uni Air, Malindo, HOP!, Garuda Indonesia, Air Algerie, Binter Canarias, Firefly, Air New Zealand, Trigana, Air Caledonie, TruJet, Liat Air, Precision Air, Air Vanuatu, Air Botswana, Drukair, Aeromar, Danish Alsie Express
ATR 72-600