ATR42-300
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The ATR42 is the result of a joint programme between Aerospatiale
of France and Aeritalia (now Alenia) of Italy to produce a regional
airliner. The aircraft was launched in early 1980 and entered service
in December 1985.

Power 2 x 1800shp Pratt&Whitney Canada PW120 turboprops
Cruise speed 260kts TAS
Range 1050nm (full pax load)
Service Ceiling 25,000'
Max takeoff wgt 36,817lbs
Max Speed Mach 0.55 or 250kts IAS
Stall Speeds 102kts (clean) 84kts (full flaps)

Max Landing Gear Speeds
Retraction (Vlor) 160 Kts IAS
Extention (Vloe) 170 kts IAS

Flap Position Limiting Speeds (Vfe)
15 170 Kts IAS
30 150 Kts IAS
45 130 Kts IAS

- Tony Bolton, November 1998
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