ATR42/ATR72

Aircraft Information ATR42/ATR72

ATR42 and ATR72 are two models of turboprop passenger aircraft produced by the Franco-Italian company ATR (Avions de Transport Régional).

The ATR42 was developed in the 1980s and is designed to carry up to 50 passengers on distances up to 1500 km. It is equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 turboprop engines and can reach a speed of up to 555 km/h.

The ATR72, based on the ATR42, has been in production since 1989. It is designed to carry up to 78 passengers on distances up to 1800 km. It is also equipped with two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 turboprop engines and can reach a speed of up to 570 km/h.

Both models have similar structures and equipment, which facilitates maintenance and personnel training. They are widely used in regional airlines around the world.

Technical information about the ATR42/ATR72

- Length: ATR42 - 22.67 m, ATR72 - 27.17 m

- Speed: ATR42 - 555 km/h, ATR72 - 510 km/h

- Engine: ATR42 - 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120, ATR72 - 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127

- Size: ATR42 - 22.67 m × 24.57 m, ATR72 - 27.17 m × 27.05 m

- Wingspan: ATR42 - 24.57 m, ATR72 - 27.05 m

- Range: ATR42 - 1,665 km, ATR72 - 1,528 km

- Weight: ATR42 - 12,500 kg, ATR72 - 22,500 kg

The most comfortable and safe places on the plane

Like in any other aircraft, the safest seats in the ATR42/ATR72 are located in the rear of the cabin, closer to the exit. This is because in the event of an emergency, the aircraft usually gets destroyed in the front, so passengers in the rear have a higher chance of survival.

In addition, the most comfortable seats in the ATR42/ATR72 are in the first rows, as they usually have more legroom and no seats in front of them. However, there may be restrictions on the ability to exit in case of an emergency, so it is necessary to clarify this information with the airline staff before choosing a seat.

It is also worth considering that seats near the cabin exits are the most spacious, but they may be less comfortable due to seat position restrictions and additional safety instructions.

In general, the choice of seat in the ATR42/ATR72 depends on the passenger's individual preferences and can be determined based on the available information about the specific flight and aircraft.