Essential connectivity for everyone

The ATR 42-600S is a STOL (Short Take-Off and Landing) variant of the ATR 42-600 which has been enhanced to reduce the required take-off and landing distances, down to just 800M*. Thanks to this upgrade, over 1,000 airports will be accessible by this aircraft, offering airlines new commercial opportunities and providing local populations with simple access to the global economy, healthcare, education and culture.

Stylised flying aircraft

400NM

Range from a 900M runway

stylised runway

800M*

Runway length required

stylised aircraft seat

30-50

Seats

*70% load factor, on a 200NM mission

Access the most remote areas

turboprop ATR 42-600 STOL Aircraft

Increased regional connectivity

turboprop ATR 42-600 STOL Aircraft

Over 1,000 airports have a runway between 800 – 1,000m long and could welcome the ATR 42-600S. The entry in service of this aircraft will benefit both passengers and airlines thanks to the increased regional connectivity that it will bring.

turboprop 42-600S STOL take off

ATR 42-600S STOL takes flight in its partial configuration

The 30 to 50 seater aircraft capable of taking-off and landing on shorter runways will now enter a phase of ground and flight tests.

11 May 2022 – ATR, the world number one regional aircraft manufacturer, announces the successful first flight of the partially configured STOL variant (for ‘Short Take-Off and Landing’) of its ATR 42-600 aircraft. The flight took off at 10:00 from Francazal airport and lasted 2 hours and 15 minutes.

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Why does the STOL matter to remote communities?

In the world of regional aviation, an aircraft is more than just an aircraft. Is it often the lifeline that connects communities and businesses, and the ATR 42-600S (STOL) programme is a testament to this. For thousands of communities worldwide, the need for greater, quicker, more comfortable, and responsible regional connectivity is paramount. ATR has risen to the challenge by delivering low-emission aircraft that offer access to essential services and transport vital goods in a modern and affordable way. 

Enter the ATR 42-600S (STOL), a marvel of innovation.  

What does STOL mean in aviation?

STOL in aviation stands for ‘Short Take-off and Landing’ and it refers to aircraft that can reduce take-off and landing distances. Their special features and configurations enable them to operate in tight spots like short runways, rough terrain, or places with no prepared landing strips – or all of these at the same time. 

Driven by the market’s demand for an advanced, comfortable and low-emission aircraft to serve these challenging routes, the ATR 42-600S (STOL) programme is evidence to ATR’s commitment to ever more responsible aviation, through continuous innovation, with customers’ needs at heart. 

The ATR 42-600S (STOL) will be a game changer. With its increased performance and capabilities, it will offer more low-emission connectivity to thousands of communities and businesses and more opportunities for airlines, enabling access to 1,000 airports globally. 

The science behind the ATR 42-600S

Unique continuous cockpit innovation for optimal operations

The ATR-600 series’ full glass cockpit provides a comprehensive and ergonomic working environment to the pilots for safe and efficient operations. It has raised the bar in human machine interfaces offering a high level of comfort and demonstrable efficiency gains.

Navigation, communication and surveillance functions are integrated into a modular avionics architecture. This state-of-the-art philosophy is open and evolutionary to allow new software and hardware functionalities to be inserted in the future independently: continuous development is the ATR DNA.

Discover these unique features on-board a turboprop below. They are designed to improve over time.

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Turboprop aricraft cockpit

Five large Liquid Crystal Displays designed to improve over time through regular software updates

Engines and Warning Display with Electronic Checklists that automatically pop-up the procedure needed at the right time

 

Airport Navigation Map to facilitate taxiing at large airports

 

Latest Performance-Based Navigation capabilities with Baro VNAV, LPV and RNP AR 0.3/0.3

Electronic Flight Bag with on-board performance software, documentation and navigation charts

Temporary Flight Plan and Engine-Out SID capabilities easing decision making

Reactive Windshear with identification of wind factors when impacting aircraft performance

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ATR 42-600S STOL Specifications

Performance

Weight & Payload

Dimensions

ATR 42-600S
Take-off distance (70% load factor, ISA, SL)
800m
Take-off distance (max pax, ISA, PL)890m
Range (max pax)680NM / 1,259km
ATR 42-600S
Take-off distance (70% load factor, ISA, SL)
2,625ft
Take-off distance (max pax, ISA, PL)2,920ft
Range (max pax)680NM / 782mi
ATR 42-600S
Maximum Take-off Weight
18,600kg
Maximum Landing Weight
18,300kg
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight
17,000kg
Maximum Payload
5,150kg
Maximum Fuel Load
4,500kg
ATR 42-600S
Maximum Take-off Weight41,005lb
Maximum Landing Weight40,344lb
Maximum Zero Fuel Weight37,478lb
Maximum Payload11,353lb
Maximum Fuel Load9,920lb
ATR 42-600S
Overall Length
22.92m
Wingspan
24.57m
ATR 42-600S
Overall Length75' 2"
Wingspan80' 7"
flying turboprop ATR 42-600S STOL

The ATR 42-600S: Where STOL Meets State-of-the-Art

Due to enter into service in 2025, the new Short Take-Off and Landing (STOL) version of the ATR 42-600 has already attracted more than 20 commitments from airlines and lessors. Able to operate on runways as short as 800 m, it is set to revolutionise connectivity to some of the world’s most remote and inaccessible locations.

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