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ATR 42 MP
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Scanner Win
SLAR
Antenna
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Windows
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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, specifcally based on the latest ATR 42-600 airframe and designed to
perform a wide range of special missions. Through a number of mission specifc systems/features, the aircraft provides outstanding capabilities in Surveillan-
ce/Reconnaissance, Exclusive Economic Zone patrol and Search And Rescue duties. Because it can be easily reconfgured, the ATR 42 MP also doubles as an
efective 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 require-
ments and characterized by high corrosion resistance and extensive use of composites. The MP structure is modifed for sensor installation and to introduce
specifc mission-related features including bubble windows and in-fight operable hatch (or door).
The ATR 42 MP can easily operate in extreme temperatures, altitudes and environmental conditions; it can safely take of 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 ino-
perative take-of. Each engine is ftted with a Hamilton Sundstrand 568F six-blade, variable-pitch propeller.
The new standard avionic suite includes a glass cockpit fight deck featuring fve LCD screens. Designed to meet the most exacting customer requirements, it
is based on state-of-the-art components with specifc enhancements for the MP role.
Because crew comfort is crucial to efectiveness during long endurance missions, the ATR 42 MP is designed with this goal in mind. Specifc 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.
4100
24572
3930
8100
7590
Pilot Hatch
(508x483)
Service Door
(610x1220)
E.E.Type I
E.E. Type III
(510x910)
LH & RH
Entry Door
(636x1730)
Cargo Door
(1295x1575)
7590
S.G.L.
22670
8780
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Take-of Distance (MTOW, SL, AEO, ISA) 1,050 m 3,445 ft
Landing Distance (MLW, SL, ISA) 685 m 2,247 ft
Maximum Take Of Weight 18,600 Kg 41,006lb
Maximum Landing Weight 18,300 Kg 40,345 lb
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight 16,700 Kg 36,817 lb
Operational Empty Weight (with Mission Sys and 5 Crew) 13,470 Kg 29,696 lb
Maximum Fuel Capacity 4,500 Kg 9,921 lb
PW127M Engine Max Take-of Power (1 engine out) 2,400 SHP
Maximum Cruise Speed 520 Km/h 281 KTAS
Maximum Operational Altitude 7,620 m 25,000 ft
Max endurance (at 5,00 ft) 9.00 h(+ 45' hold)
WEIGHTS & PERFORMANCES
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INTERNAL LAYOUT
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1- Forward Cargo Area A- Auxiliary Rack
2- Operating Area G- Galley
3- Coordination/Rest Area H- In-fight operable hatch (for SAR kit launch)
4- Observation Area S- SAR kit
5- Launch Area T- Toilet
Interphone (internal communication) W- Bubble windows
Radio and internal communication
PASSENGER TRANSPORT TROOP TRANSPORT CARGO TRANSPORT
MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) PARATROOPS LAUNCH
(Only with in-fight operable door)
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
UP TO 14 STRETCHERS AND 2 MEDICAL ATTENDANTS
UP TO 36 PARATROOPS 5
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Search Flight
Search Altitude: 10,000 ft
Patrol speed: 202 KTAS
Typical Target: Cargo (RCS 400 Sq.m)
SEARCH AREA: 280,000 Sq.NM
TOTAL MISSION TIME: 7.6 hr
RADAR CROSS SECTION: 400
RADAR RANGE: 120 NM
SLAR RANGE: 40 NM
Base
Search Altitude: 10,000 ft
Patrol speed: 202 KTAS
Typical Target: Ferry (RCS 400 Sq.m)
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SEARCH DISTANCE: 1,168 NM
TOTAL MISSION TIME: 7.6 hr
RADAR CROSS SECTION: 400
RADAR RANGE: 120 NM
Sea Cond.: State 3
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Search Area
Time on Station
Total Mission Time
MISSION PERFORMANCES
Pollution Detection
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
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Control
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Search Altitude: 5,000 ft
Patrol speed: 136 KTAS
Typical Target: Motorboat (RCS 100 Sq.m)
RADAR CROSS SECTION: 100
RADAR RANGE: 80 NM
Sea Cond.: State 3
Sq.m
PATROL TIME: 7 hr
TOTAL MISSION TIME: 8.8 hr
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Search Altitude: 2,000 ft
Patrol speed: 186 KTAS
Typical Target: Life raft (RCS 10 Sq.m)
SEARCH AREA: 96,000 Sq.NM
TOTAL MISSION TIME: 7 hr
RADAR CROSS SECTION: 10
RADAR RANGE: 50 NM
Sea Cond.: State 3
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Search Area
Time on Station
Total Mission Time
Search And Rescue (SAR)
Search, location and rescue of people from wre-
cked ships or aircraft through dropping of survival
equipment
Detection, localization, recognition, classifcation,
identifcation and tracking of friendly or hostile sur-
face targets, for illegal trafcking/ migration contrast
and maritime trafc control
Maritime Surveillance
Fishing Surveillance
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MISSION SYSTEM
The open architecture Mission System ofers inherent mission fexibility, while the extensive use of COTS components guarantees state-of-the-art Human Ma-
chine 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, signifcantly reducing dedicated control panels and monitors and maximizing fexi-
bility 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
identifcation, pollution detection, mission planning, airdrop support.
Two fat displays linked to the Mission System are installed respectively in the cockpit and debriefng area to allow other crew members to follow the tactical
situation from these locations.
FULLY INTEGRATED OPEN
ARCHITECTURE
MODULAR HW & SW
DESIGN
TACTICAL
COMMUNICATIONS
MANAGEMENT
OPTIMISED CREW
COORDINATION
GROWTH CAPABILITY
INTEGRATED
DIGITAL RECORDING
Camera
Tactical
Officer
Display
Search
Radar
ESM
Avionics
EO/IR
System
DF AIS
Communication
System
Color
Printer
Cockpit
Link
HF
Avionics
VHF - AM
VHF - FM 2
(Marine band)
Audio Distribution
System
V/UHF 1
Flight Deck Radios
(P)
Tactical Radios
(MSO)
Shared Radio
(P & MSO)
V/UHF 2
VHF -FM 1
(Marine band)
Mission System
Optional Element
Baseline Mission
System
Video
Recording
System
SLAR
Hyperspectral
Scanner
Hand
Held
Camera
MULTI-FUNCTION CONSOLES
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Search Radar
The ATR 42 MP Search Radar is a multi-
mode, X-band unit optimized for 360
long-range target detection, tracking
and identifcation. It is designed for
operations against sea surface targets,
but also provides air-to-air and weather
modes and SAR, ISAR and MTI capabili-
ties.The embedded Track While Scan fe-
ature allows one hundred targets to be
tracked simultaneously.
Automatic Identifcation System
(AIS)
The system identifes 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)
The DF is a V/UHF 360 Direction Fin-
ding device which locates the direction
of radio emitters in the MHz to 470 MHz
frequency range.
Electro-Optical Turret
The Electro-Optical Turret provides pas-
sive target detection and identifcation
capabilities in any light condition by
grouping in a single stabilized assembly
optical sensors operating in both the
infra-red and visible spectrums. The tur-
ret operates over 360 in azimuth and in
a wide elevation range. It can be slaved
to the Search Radar to support optical
identifcation of the detected targets. The
specifc sensors integrated in the turret
can be tailored to customer needs.
Electronic Support Measures Electronic Support Measures
(ESM) (ESM)
The ESM system provides long range, all
weather, radar emitting targets detec-
tion, classifcation and identifcation,
including loading/recording of related-
data. It includes six passive antennas
installed in positions providing 360 installed in positions providing 360
coverage of the area around the aircraft, coverage of the area around the aircraft,
linked to a Wide Open receiver.
Side Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR) Side Looking Airborne Radar (SLAR)
This radar allows long-range detection
of sea pollution (such as oil slicks) and-
monitoring of underwater activities monitoring of underwater activities
close to the sea surface. Its antennas, in close to the sea surface. Its antennas, in-
stalled in the rear fuselage, can monitor stalled in the rear fuselage, can monitor
areas extending up to 75 km from either areas extending up to 75 km from either
side of the aircraft. side of the aircraft.
Hyper Spectral Scanner (HSS)
The Hyper Spectral Scanner identifes
pollution agent types. This passive sen-
sor operates in the IR, visible and UV
frequency ranges and requires the ai-
rcraft to fy 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
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- 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
specifc customer needs
- can perform all maritime and coastal surveillance roles
- ofers optional quick change kits to double as an efective transport
aircraft with low operating costs
THE ATR 42 MP...
...DESIGNED TO BE A
MULTI-PURPOSE AIRCRAFT.
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