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ATR 42 MP

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2 Bubble
Windows

SLAR
Antenna

IR/UV
Scanner Win

ndow

EO/IR
Turret

Search Radar
Radome

Searchlight
Pod

ATR 42 MP
The ATR 42 MP is a derivative of the proven ATR 42 / 72 twin turboprop aircraft family, specifically based on the latest ATR 42-600 airframe and designed to
perform a wide range of special missions. Through a number of mission specific systems/features, the aircraft provides outstanding capabilities in Surveillance/Reconnaissance, Exclusive Economic Zone patrol and Search And Rescue duties. Because it can be easily reconfigured, the ATR 42 MP also doubles as an
effective multi-purpose transport aircraft.
The ATR 42 MP inherits the exceptional characteristics of the basic platform, including the structure designed to meet the latest damage tolerance requirements and characterized by high corrosion resistance and extensive use of composites. The MP structure is modified for sensor installation and to introduce
specific mission-related features including bubble windows and in-flight operable hatch (or door).
The ATR 42 MP can easily operate in extreme temperatures, altitudes and environmental conditions; it can safely take off and land on short and narrow
runways. These features, combined with the Hotel Mode function, enable it to use remote bases where only limited support is available.
The aircraft is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW 127M turboprops, each with 2,400 sHP continuous power rating, retained during one engine inoperative take-off. Each engine is fitted with a Hamilton Sundstrand 568F six-blade, variable-pitch propeller.
The new standard avionic suite includes a glass cockpit flight deck featuring five LCD screens. Designed to meet the most exacting customer requirements, it
is based on state-of-the-art components with specific enhancements for the MP role.
Because crew comfort is crucial to effectiveness during long endurance missions, the ATR 42 MP is designed with this goal in mind. Specific noise/vibration
reduction features, optimized ECS, abundant internal space, adjustable seats, fully equipped galley and toilet endow the ATR 42 MP with outstanding levels of comfort.

3930

7590

S.G.L.

4100

8780

8100
24572

Pilot Hatch
(508x483)

22670

WEIGHTS & PERFORMANCES

Service Door
(610x1220)
E.E.Type I

7590

Cargo Door
(1295x1575)
E.E. Type III
(510x910)
LH & RH

Entry Door
(636x1730)

Maximum Take Off Weight

Maximum Landing Weight

18,600 Kg
18,300 Kg

Maximum Zero Fuel Weight

Operational Empty Weight (with Mission Sys and 5 Crew)
Maximum Fuel Capacity

16,700 Kg 36,817 lb
13,470 Kg 29,696 lb
4,500 Kg
9,921 lb

PW127M Engine Max Take-off Power (1 engine out)

Maximum Cruise Speed
Maximum Operational Altitude
Max endurance (at 5,00 ft)

2,400 SHP
520 Km/h 281 KTAS
7,620 m 25,000 ft
9.00 h(+ 45' hold)

Take-off Distance (MTOW, SL, AEO, ISA)

Landing Distance (MLW, SL, ISA)

1,050 m
685 m

41,006lb
40,345 lb

3,445 ft
2,247 ft

INTERNAL LAYOUT
W
1

A
3

1- Forward Cargo Area

2- Operating Area
3- Coordination/Rest Area
4- Observation Area
5- Launch Area
Interphone (internal communication)

A- Auxiliary Rack
G- Galley
H- In-flight operable hatch (for SAR kit launch)
S- SAR kit
T- Toilet
W- Bubble windows

Radio and internal communication

PASSENGER TRANSPORT

TROOP TRANSPORT

CARGO TRANSPORT

UP TO 48 PASSENGERS

UP TO 36 EQUIPPED SOLDIERS

UP TO 5,540 KG BULK CARGO

PLUS UP TO 9 ATR STANDARD CONTAINERS
CARGO HANDLING SYSTEM

MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC)

PARATROOPS LAUNCH
(Only with in-flight operable door)

UP TO 14 STRETCHERS AND 2 MEDICAL ATTENDANTS

UP TO 36 PARATROOPS

MISSION PERFORMANCES

SEARCH AREA: 280,000 Sq.NM

TOTAL MISSION TIME: 7.6 hr

Search Altitude: 10,000 ft

Patrol speed: 202 KTAS
Typical Target: Cargo (RCS 400 Sq.m)

RADAR CROSS SECTION: 400

RADAR RANGE: 120 NM
SLAR RANGE: 40 NM

Sea

rch

Flig

ht

Base

Time (hr)

Time on Station

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

3
0

100

200

300

400

500

600

Search Area (sq.nm x 1000)

Total Mission Time

Search Area

700

Pollution Detection

Operating radius (nm)

Long range detection of oil slicks

and other sea pollution sources.

Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Patrol

EEZ surveillance to avoid
illegal exploitation of sea resources

SEARCH DISTANCE: 1,168 NM

TOTAL MISSION TIME: 7.6 hr

Search Altitude: 10,000 ft

Patrol speed: 202 KTAS
Typical Target: Ferry (RCS 400 Sq.m)

RADAR CROSS SECTION: 400 Sq.m

RADAR RANGE: 120 NM
Sea Cond.: State 3

Base

Total Mission Time

Time (hr)

Time on Station

1,800

1,600

1,400

1,200

1,000

800

600
400

100

200

300

400

500

Operating radius (nm)

600

700

Search Distance (nm)

Search Area

PATROL TIME: 7 hr
TOTAL MISSION TIME: 8.8 hr

Search Altitude: 5,000 ft

Patrol speed: 136 KTAS
Typical Target: Motorboat (RCS 100 Sq.m)

RADAR CROSS SECTION: 100

Sq.m
RADAR RANGE: 80 NM
Sea Cond.: State 3
Control

Search Area
Transfer Flight

Base

Total Mission Time

Search Area

Time (hr)

Time on Station

Maritime Surveillance
Fishing Surveillance

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0

100

200

300

400

500

700

600

Operating radius (nm)

Detection, localization, recognition, classification,

identification and tracking of friendly or hostile surface targets, for illegal trafficking/ migration contrast
and maritime traffic control

Search And Rescue (SAR)

Search, location and rescue of people from wrecked ships or aircraft through dropping of survival
equipment

SEARCH AREA: 96,000 Sq.NM

TOTAL MISSION TIME: 7 hr

Search Altitude: 2,000 ft

Patrol speed: 186 KTAS
Typical Target: Life raft (RCS 10 Sq.m)

RADAR CROSS SECTION: 10 Sq.m

RADAR RANGE: 50 NM
Sea Cond.: State 3

Search

flight
Raft Drop

Base

Total Mission Time

Time on Station

Time (hr)

Search Area

175

150

125

100

75

50

25
0

0
0

100

200

300

400

500

Operating radius (nm)

600

700

Search Area (sq.nm x 1,000)

MISSION SYSTEM
The open architecture Mission System offers inherent mission flexibility, while the extensive use of COTS components guarantees state-of-the-art Human Machine Interface, graphics capability and computer throughput performance. The Mission System is based on two removable, interchangeable tactical operator
stations equipped with multifunction, integrated display and control units, significantly reducing dedicated control panels and monitors and maximizing flexibility in crew task allocation.
The main Mission System task is to control and monitor the sensors which collect, analyze, fuse, record and distribute all available data.
Functions supported by the Mission System include active and passive electronic surveillance, optical reconnaissance in the visible and infrared band, vessel
identification, pollution detection, mission planning, airdrop support.
Two flat displays linked to the Mission System are installed respectively in the cockpit and debriefing area to allow other crew members to follow the tactical
situation from these locations.

FULLY INTEGRATED

Communication
System

OPEN
ARCHITECTURE

MULTI-FUNCTION CONSOLES

Cockpit
Link

Avionics

EO/IR
System

Search
Radar

Baseline Mission
System

AIS

Optional Element

DF

ESM

SLAR

Hyperspectral
Scanner

INTEGRATED
DIGITAL RECORDING

Color
Printer

Tactical
Officer
Display

Hand
Held
Camera
Camera

Video
Recording
System

OPTIMISED CREW
COORDINATION

GROWTH CAPABILITY
TACTICAL
COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGEMENT

MODULAR HW & SW
DESIGN

Tactical Radios
(MSO)

Flight Deck Radios

(P)
VHF - AM

VHF -FM 1
(Marine band)

V/UHF 1

Audio Distribution
System

Shared Radio
(P & MSO)
HF
Mission System

VHF - FM 2
(Marine band)

Avionics

V/UHF 2

Search Radar
The ATR 42 MP Search Radar is a multimode, X-band unit optimized for 360
long-range target detection, tracking
and identification. It is designed for
operations against sea surface targets,
but also provides air-to-air and weather
modes and SAR, ISAR and MTI capabilities.The embedded Track While Scan feature allows one hundred targets to be
tracked simultaneously.

Electronic Support Measures

(ESM)
The ESM system provides long range, all
weather, radar emitting targets detection, classification and identification,
including loading/recording of relateddata. It includes six passive antennas
installed in positions providing 360
360
coverage of the area around the aircraft,
linked to a Wide Open receiver.

Automatic Identification System

(AIS)
The system identifies and locates any
target equipped with an operating AIS
transponder, be it a ship, an aircraft or a
helicopter. Its data contribute to create
the tactical situation produced by the
Mission System, complementing Search
Radar information. It is especially useful
during sealane monitoring, EEZ patrol
and SAR missions.

Direction Finder (DF)

Electro-Optical Turret

The DF is a V/UHF 360 Direction Finding device which locates the direction
of radio emitters in the MHz to 470 MHz
frequency range.

The Electro-Optical Turret provides passive target detection and identification

capabilities in any light condition by
grouping in a single stabilized assembly
optical sensors operating in both the
infra-red and visible spectrums. The turret operates over 360 in azimuth and in
a wide elevation range. It can be slaved
to the Search Radar to support optical
identification of the detected targets. The
specific sensors integrated in the turret
can be tailored to customer needs.

Side Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR)

Hyper Spectral Scanner (HSS)

This radar allows long-range detection

of sea pollution (such as oil slicks) andmonitoring of underwater activities
close to the sea surface. Its antennas, inin
stalled in the rear fuselage, can monitor
areas extending up to 75 km from either
side of the aircraft.

The Hyper Spectral Scanner identifies

pollution agent types. This passive sensor operates in the IR, visible and UV
frequency ranges and requires the aircraft to fly directly over the area to be
monitored.

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LOWEST MAINTENANCE
COST PER FLIGHT/HOUR IN
THE MARKET

ILS COVERING ALL SUPPORT

AREAS: MAINTENANCE,
SPARES, TRAINING

ILS BASED ON THE

PROVEN WORLDWIDE NET
SUPPORTING COMMERCIAL
ATR OPERATIONS

ACCESS TO EXISTING ATR

FACILITIES WORLDWIDE

CUSTOMIZED INTEGRATED
LOGISTIC SUPPORT FOR
PLATFORM AND MISSION
SYSTEM

HIGH LEVEL OF AVAILABILITY,

RELIABILITY AND
MAINTAINABILITY

THE ATR

42 MP...

- is the ideal solution for both military forces and other government bodies
needing a true multi purpose aircraft for low or no threat scenarios
- has customized sensor suites and communications equipment to cope with
specific customer needs
- can perform all maritime and coastal surveillance roles
- offers optional quick change kits to double as an effective transport
aircraft with low operating costs

...DESIGNED TO BE A

MULTI-PURPOSE AIRCRAFT.

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