How many seats does the ATR 42 have?
The ATR 42-600 with up to 50 seats, and the ATR 72-600 with up to 78 seats, offer the same, unparalleled, cabin design and passenger experience with: The widest cross section.
What does ATR stand for in aircraft?
Aerei da Trasporto Regionale
ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale or Avions de transport régional; Regional Transport Airplanes in English) is a Franco-Italian aircraft manufacturer headquartered on the grounds of Toulouse Blagnac International Airport in Blagnac, France.
Can aircraft detect submarines?
During an ASW mission, an aircraft crew use an array of hi-tech sensors to find any trace left by a submarine. Acoustic sensors look for sound pressure waves under the water, while electromagnetic sensors identify various parts of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Is ATR an Airbus?
ATR is a joint partnership between two major European aeronautics players, Airbus and Leonardo.
Who makes the ATR 42 aircraft?
Avions de Transport Regional
The ATR 42-500 twin turboprop airliner, seen here in service with Air Martinique. The ATR 42-500 is one of a family of twin turboprop passenger aircraft developed and manufactured by Avions de Transport Regional (ATR).
When did the last Nimrod fly?
26 May 2010
The last official flight of a Nimrod MR2 took place on 26 May 2010, with XV229 flying from RAF Kinloss to Kent International Airport to be used as an evacuation training airframe at the nearby MOD Defence Fire Training and Development Centre.
What makes an ATR 42mp a maritime patrol aircraft?
Multirole Maritime Patrol Aircraft. The ATR 42MP combines the reliability, maintainability and low life-cycle cost of its commercial ATR ancestor with a fully integrated state-of-the-art mission system, advanced sensors and a complete communication suite to create an effective and affordable force multiplier optimized for maritime operations.
What kind of aircraft is the ATR 42?
The ATR 42 MP is a maritime patrol variant based on the ATR 42 commercial aircraft. The ATR 42 MP Surveyor aircraft of the Italian Customs Police (Italian Guardia di Finanza). Two ATR 42 MP aircraft, one from the Italian Coast Guard and another from the Italian Customs Police, fly on a mission.
What can the ATR 42 MP be used for?
“The ATR 42 MP can be primarily deployed in maritime patrol, search-and-rescue (SAR), search and identification of vessels, exclusive economic zone (EEZ) patrol, smuggling and piracy control, and environmental control missions.” The aircraft measures 22.67m in length and 7.59m in height.
Who is the manufacturer of the ATR 42 Surveyor?
ATR 42 MP (Maritime Patrol) Surveyor is a maritime patrol aircraft variant developed by Alenia Aermacchi (formerly Alenia Aeronautica). The aircraft is a variant of the ATR 42 commercial aircraft produced by ATR, a joint venture between Alenia Aermacchi and EADS.