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The main modification on the 42-600S is the
introduction of a larger rudder, for greater con-
trol of the aircraft at lower speeds. Increased
braking efficiency is of paramount importance
for STOL operations and the ATR 42-600S
will be able to symmetrically deploy its spoil-
ers to improve braking efficiency on landing.
There will also be an autobrake system which,
so that full braking power occurs immediately
upon landing. While the new 42-600S will have
the same engine as the ATR 42 and 72; ATR
42-600S pilots to be able to select between
the ATR 42 and 72 engine ratings. This could
give them the ability to use increased power for
performing STOL operations, or more efficient
operation with less power, while operating on
longer runways.
Upgrading a Market Leader
Since its arrival in 2011, the ATR -600 series has have no ground-based navigation system, such as ILS (instrument
become the number one aircraft in the global landing system). Not all airfields are equipped with ILS. The -600
regional aviation market. One of the corner- comes with ATR’s Armonia cabin, which includes A320 size over-
stones of its success has been the policy of head bins and A320 size seats.
continuous improvement which continues to
deliver innovations that offer real value to both The -600 also has an option that is called ClearVision, a vision
airlines and passengers. system that provides either enhanced or synthetic vision, or a com-
bination of the two, providing the pilot better situational awareness
The -600 comes, as standard, with a full glass in conditions of reduced visibility, such as at night or in bad weather.
cockpit with Performance-Based Navigation, ATR is the first commercial aircraft-maker to offer a such a system.
which is a satellite-based navigation system. There are many airports that do experience heavy fog. ClearVision
It means the aircraft can land at airstrips that is a solution that can help to improve visibility in such situations.
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