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=== ATR 72MP === [[File:P-72A.jpg|thumb|ATR 72MP of Italian Air Force]] The ATR 72MP is an ATR 72-600 derivative developed by [[Leonardo S.p.A.|Leonardo]] for [[search and rescue]], [[maritime patrol]], [[command and control]], communication, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance ([[Command and control#Derivative terms|C4ISR]]). Leonardo Electronics designed its ''Airborne Tactical Observation and Surveillance'' (ATOS) backbone to manage its sensors, combine their output in a [[Military tactics|tactical]] situation presented on up to four [[workstation]]s. The main sensors are * a multimode [[radar]], also with [[Active Electronically Scanned Array|active electronically scanned array]] (AESA) like the [[Leonardo Electronics Seaspray 7300]]; * an [[Electro-optical sensor|electro-optical turret]] (EO/IR); * an [[Automatic Identification System|automatic identification system]] (AIS); * an airborne search and rescue direction finder (ASARS DF). A tactical display is added to the [[glass cockpit]] and can be integrated with [[Inertial navigation system|INS]]/[[GPS]] positioning systems and [[IFF transponder]]. Three U/[[Airband|VHF radios]], one [[HF radio]] and a wideband [[Communications satellite|SATCOM]] are used for communications. Other sensors, systems and communications equipment can be integrated, like an [[Electronic warfare support measures|electronic support measure]] (ESM) system. A [[Defensive aids system|defensive aids sub-system]] (DASS) is optionally available for operation in hostile areas.<ref name=":1" /> ; ATR 72 ASW : The ATR 72 ASW integrates the ATR 72 MP ([[Maritime Patrol]]) mission system with similar on-board equipment, but with additional [[anti-submarine warfare]] (ASW) capabilities. A variant of the -600<ref name=":1" /> (itself a version of the maritime patrol model of the ATR 42-600)<ref name=":1" /> is also in production.<ref>[http://www.atraircraft.com/atrasw.htm "ASW variant."] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070202065333/http://www.atraircraft.com/atrasw.htm |date=2 February 2007 }} ''ATR'', Retrieved: 17 November 2012.</ref> For the ASW and ASuW missions, it is armed with lightweight [[aerial torpedo]]es.<ref>[http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htnavai/articles/20081230.aspx "Naval Air: Twins Rule The Seas."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081231125401/http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htnavai/articles/20081230.aspx |date=31 December 2008 }} ''Strategypage.com'', 30 December 2008. Retrieved: 20 November 2010.</ref><ref name=":0" /> They are equipped with the [[Thales Group|Thales]] AMASCOS (Airborne Maritime Situation and Control System) surveillance system as well as [[electronic warfare]] and [[reconnaissance]] systems, enabling the type to perform maritime [[search and rescue]] duties.<ref>[http://www.deagel.com/Maritime-Patrol-Aircraft/ATR-72-ASW_a000090004.aspx "ATR 72-500ASW."] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081120010743/http://www.deagel.com/Maritime-Patrol-Aircraft/ATR-72-ASW_a000090004.aspx |date=20 November 2008 }} ''deagel.com''. Retrieved: 17 November 2012.</ref> ; ATR 72-600 MAR : The ATR 72-600 MAR is an unarmed maritime surveillance version equipped with ELI-3360MPA system designed by [[Elbit Systems]] for the [[Philippine Air Force]]. Its capabilities are airborne ocean surface surveillance, telemetry recording and relay. Modified with AN/APS-143 Multi-Mode X-Band Maritime Surveillance Radar with Integrated IFF Interrogator to detect objects in the [[South China Sea]] and [[Benham Rise]], the aircraft can detect a person in a life raft up to 128 km away in the water. It downlinks this telemetry data to a ground-based surveillance center which is to be integrated to the National Coast Watch Center system. It has the capability to relay four airborne UHF frequencies over the horizon to ground sites. Additional Mission Management System (MMS), L-3 Wescam MX-20HD electro-optical sensor system for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) and Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities.<ref>{{cite news |date=11 July 2023 |title=Elbit to Supply Two Patrol Aircraft to Asia Pacific Country |url=https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/07/elbit-to-supply-two-patrol-aircraft-to-asia-pacific-country/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20230711132254/https://www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2023/07/elbit-to-supply-two-patrol-aircraft-to-asia-pacific-country/ |archive-date=11 July 2023 |access-date=16 August 2024 |work=Naval News}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=Boguslavsky |first1=Eyal |date=19 December 2023 |title=Philippine Air Force to Purchase Two Maritime Patrol Aircraft with Elbit Systems |url=https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/60662 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240816005833/https://www.israeldefense.co.il/en/node/60662 |archive-date=16 August 2024 |access-date=16 August 2024 |work=Israel Defense}}</ref> ; -600F :A purpose-built [[cargo aircraft|freighter variant]] of the -600, 8 November 2017 launch with 30 firm orders from FedEx plus 20 options.<ref name=PR8nov2017 /> The first flight of the variant took place on 16 September 2020;<ref>{{cite press release |url= http://www.atraircraft.com/newsroom/pressrelease/first-ever-purpose-built-regional-freighter-takes-flight-1597-en.html |title= First Ever Purpose-Built Regional Freighter Takes Flight |date= 16 September 2020 |publisher= ATR |access-date= 6 October 2020 |archive-date= 3 October 2020 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20201003045018/http://www.atraircraft.com/newsroom/pressrelease/first-ever-purpose-built-regional-freighter-takes-flight-1597-en.html }}</ref> it was EASA certified by early December.<ref>{{cite news |url= https://www.flightglobal.com/air-transport/easa-certifies-atr-72-600-freighter/141441.article |title= EASA certifies ATR 72-600 freighter |author= David Kaminski-Morrow |date= 3 December 2020 |work= Flightglobal}}</ref> In December 2020, FedEx Express received the first one of its order of 30, to be operated by [[ASL Airlines Ireland]] between [[Paris Charles de Gaulle]] and the [[Czech Republic]].<ref name=Flight15dec2020 /> FedEx should receive six aircraft per year until 2025, later freighters will fly in the US and in Latin America.<ref name=Flight15dec2020 /> Compared to the passenger airliner, windows are removed, the floor is reinforced and a large front cargo door is added to load seven [[LD3]] containers.<ref name=Flight15dec2020 /> ATR forecasts a market for 460 converted or new-build turboprop freighters over 20 years.<ref name="Flight15dec2020">{{cite news |author=Dominic Perry |date=15 December 2020 |title=FedEx takes first line-built ATR 72-600 Freighter |url=https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/fedex-takes-first-line-built-atr-72-600-freighter/141617.article |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20240816010049/https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/fedex-takes-first-line-built-atr-72-600-freighter/141617.article |archive-date=16 August 2024 |access-date=16 August 2024 |work=Flightglobal}}</ref>
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