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ATR 42-300 specs, size & range

The ATR 42-300 (ICAO code AT43, IATA AT4) is a landplane with 2 turboprop engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is a 24.4 m wingspan and a maximum take-off weight of 16,150 kg.

Landplane with 2 turboprop engines Wake category: Medium Turboprops
ATR 42-300
Photo: ERIC SALARD · source · CC BY SA 2.0

42-300 specifications

Wingspan
24.38 m (80.0 ft)
#84 of 128 →
Max take-off weight
16,150 kg (35,605 lb)
#88 of 116 →
Max landing weight
16,000 kg (35,274 lb)
Max zero-fuel weight
14,800 kg
Max ramp weight
16,170 kg
Approach speed
104 kn (193 km/h)
#117 of 222 →

Official type certificate →

Models & engines

ModelEnginesCertified
ATR 42-200Pratt & Whitney Canada PW12024 Sep 1985
ATR 42-300Pratt & Whitney Canada PW12024 Sep 1985
ATR 42-320Pratt & Whitney Canada PW1214 Mar 1988

The ATR 42-300 is a landplane with 2 turboprop engines built by ATR. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code AT43, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code AT4. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

42-300 size and dimensions

The 42-300 is has a wingspan of 24.38 m.

42-300 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 16,150 kg (35,605 lb) and it may land at up to 16,000 kg — 99% of take-off weight. Among turboprops it ranks #11 of 13 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 14,800 kg, leaving up to 1,350 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight.

42-300 speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 104 knots (193 km/h).

42-300 models and engines

Our database lists 3 certified models of the 42-300: ATR 42-200, ATR 42-300 and ATR 42-320. The first was certified in September 1985, the latest in March 1988. Engines come from Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Aircraft similar to the 42-300

Comparable turboprops include Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, Tupolev Tu-4, Lockheed P-3 Orion and Lockheed L-188 Electra.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the ATR 42-300?

AT43 (IATA code: AT4) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How big is the ATR 42-300?

Wingspan 24.38 m.

Which engines does the ATR 42-300 use?

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW120 and Pratt & Whitney Canada PW121.

Data: What is flying? database (ODbL 1.0). Live traffic: adsb.lol (ODbL). Photos under their Creative Commons licences, credited above.