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ATR 42-500 specs, size & range

The ATR 42-500 (ICAO code AT45, IATA AT5) 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 18,600 kg.

Landplane with 2 turboprop engines Wake category: Medium Turboprops
ATR 42-500
Photo: Anna Zvereva · source · CC BY SA 2.0

42-500 specifications

Wingspan
24.38 m (80.0 ft)
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Max take-off weight
18,600 kg (41,006 lb)
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Max landing weight
18,300 kg (40,345 lb)
Max zero-fuel weight
16,700 kg
Max ramp weight
18,770 kg
Approach speed
104 kn (193 km/h)
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Models & engines

ModelEnginesCertified
ATR 42-500Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M / PW127E / PW127F28 Jul 1995

The ATR 42-500 is a landplane with 2 turboprop engines built by ATR. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code AT45, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code AT5. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

42-500 size and dimensions

The 42-500 is has a wingspan of 24.38 m.

42-500 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 18,600 kg (41,006 lb) and it may land at up to 18,300 kg — 98% of take-off weight. Among turboprops it ranks #7 of 13 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 16,700 kg, leaving up to 1,900 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight.

42-500 speed and range

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

42-500 models and engines

Our database lists 1 certified model of the 42-500: ATR 42-500. The first was certified in July 1995. Engines come from Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Aircraft similar to the 42-500

Comparable turboprops include Douglas C-133 Cargomaster, Antonov An-30, Airbus Defence and Space C295 and Antonov An-140.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the ATR 42-500?

AT45 (IATA code: AT5) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How big is the ATR 42-500?

Wingspan 24.38 m.

Which engines does the ATR 42-500 use?

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M / PW127E / PW127F.

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