Aircraft Type
British Aerospace ATP “Advanced Turboprop”
The British Aerospace ATP (Advanced Turboprop) was a short-to-medium range passenger aircraft developed in the mid-1980s as a modern replacement for older piston-engine airliners like the Hawker Siddeley HS 748. It represented an advanced turboprop design aimed at regional and commuter airline markets.
IATAATPICAOATPManufacturerBAE SystemsRange2,000 kmStatusIn Production
Serving as a transitional turboprop aircraft that bridged the gap between older piston-engine designs and more modern regional turboprop aircraft of the late 20th century
Despite its advanced design, the ATP had limited commercial success, with only 67 aircraft produced before production ceased, making it a relatively rare aircraft in airline fleets
Cabin Environment
How the British Aerospace ATP affects jetlag recovery
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
24.7 m
Length
31.7 m
Wingspan
7.3 m
Height
Performance
2,000 km
Range
520 km/h
Cruise Speed
2× Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-65
Engines
How It Compares
vs. Saab 340
✓Slightly larger passenger capacity (72 vs 34 seats)
✗Less established regional aircraft with fewer total units produced
vs. Fokker 50
✓More modern design with later first flight (1986 vs 1985)
✗Comparable passenger capacity, but Fokker had more proven reliability
vs. ATR 72
✓British-designed aircraft with potential regional manufacturing advantages
✗ATR 72 has better overall market penetration and more widespread use