The ATR42 is available for research experiment since the beginning of 2006. It is an original ATR 42-320 specially modified to scientific use. It is registred as F-HMTO.

Dimensions:

  Length: 22.67m
  Height: 7.59m
  Wingspan: 24.57m

Weight:

  Empty : 11 300 kg
  Max. Take Off : 16 900 kg

Flying performances:

  Usual cruising speed : 100 m/s (min 70m/s max 134 m/s)
  Max. endurance: 6 h (depending on payload)
  Max range at 4000m: 3000 km

  Min. altitude : Above sea & ground: 100 m
  Ceiling: 25000 ft (7500 m)

  time to 3000m : 8 mn
  time to 6000m : 20 mn
  Min runway length in std conditions : 1200 m

Payload:

  Max. payload: 4600 kg
  Scientific payload (normal operation): 2500 kg