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ATR 42-600 specs, size & range

The ATR 42-600 (ICAO code AT46, IATA ATR) is a landplane with 2 turboprop engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is a maximum take-off weight of 18,600 kg.

Landplane with 2 turboprop engines Wake category: Medium Turboprops
ATR 42-600
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42-600 specifications

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

Official type certificate →

The ATR 42-600 is a landplane with 2 turboprop engines built by ATR. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code AT46, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code ATR. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

42-600 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.

Aircraft similar to the 42-600

Comparable turboprops include Airbus Defence and Space CN235, Grumman E-2 Hawkeye, Antonov An-70 and Grumman S-2 Turbo Tracker.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the ATR 42-600?

AT46 (IATA code: ATR) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

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