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Is ATR easy to fly?
On a sector that takes 2 hours for the ATR 72 to fly, the Q400 can easily fly in under 1 hour 40 minutes, slower than a jet by only around 15 minutes. While the ATR 72 struggles to climb to its service ceiling of 25,000ft (FL250), the Q400 reaches this altitude in minutes.
Which airline has the most ATR?
As of July 2019, 775 ATR 72s were in airline service, with a further 171 on order….Primary ATR 72 airline operators (with 15 aircraft or more) were:
- Wings Air (Lion Group): 66.
- Azul Brazilian Airlines: 33.
- IndiGo: 33.
- Air New Zealand: 29.
- Swiftair: 22.
- Firefly: 20.
- Binter Canarias: 20.
- ASL Airlines Ireland: 18.
What is the best regional aircraft?
For a true regional jet, Embraer is still the best option for many airlines. The A220 may beat the E195-E2 in some respects, but remember that this is the largest offering from Embraer. The commonality of smaller aircraft in the same range is a big advantage.
How much does a Q400 cost?
Depending on numerous factors, the average price for a pre-owned BOMBARDIER Q400 is $12,500,000.00. A $6,250,000.00 loan over 120 months including $26041.67 per month in interest equates to a $313,398.22 per-period payment.
How fast does a Q400 fly?
The Dash 8 Q400 range is 1.100 nautical miles (2.040 km). The Max cruising speed is 360 kts (667 km/h). The Max Operating Altitude is 27,000 feet (8.230 m) above mean sea level.
Do regional jets fly lower?
But remember, regional flights are the shorter routes to (or from) the mainline hubs (with the larger planes for the longer stretch of your trip).
What is the difference between ATR72-500/600 and Q400?
To start with, the Q400 and the ATR72-500/600 are similar in weight, but the Q400 is equipped with engines that deliver nearly twice the power of any variant of the ATR 72. The Q400 can cruise comfortably at a max speed of 360kts, while the ATR 72 cruises at a maximum of 276kts.
Is the Q400 a good turboprop?
ATR 72 conventionally more economical and appealing, but Q400 was made differently. It’s not ideal as a mainstream turboprop, but performance and capacity wise, it’s keeping up with regional turbofan aircrafts.
How does the Bombardier Q300 compare to the ATR42?
However, for the sake of comparison, let’s include the most recent (yet discontinued) version of the Bombardier Q300. Capacity: The Bombardier Q300 best competes with the ATR42. The former can accommodate between 50 and 56 passengers while the latter can seat up to 50 passengers.
How long does it take to fly a Q400?
On a sector that takes 2 hours for the ATR 72 to fly, the Q400 can easily fly in under 1 hour 40 minutes, slower than a jet by only around 15 minutes. While the ATR 72 struggles to climb to its service ceiling of 25,000ft (FL250), the Q400 reaches this altitude in minutes.