ATR 42-600 vs L-410 NG
The ATR 42-600 leads, topping 4 of 7 compared metrics.
Cross-shopping the ATR ATR 42-600 (introduced 2012) against the Aircraft Industries (LET) L-410 NG (introduced 2018) is a common decision, and the two sit closer on paper than the badges suggest. Both are regional, which makes them natural cross-shopping rivals. The clearest separation between them is cabin capacity, where the ATR 42-600 carries more passengers. undefined
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ATR 42-600 vs L-410 NG: the key differences
- The ATR 42-600 delivers 13% more range (ATR 42-600: 900 nm; L-410 NG: 800 nm).
- The ATR 42-600 delivers 36% more cruise speed (ATR 42-600: 300 kt; L-410 NG: 220 kt).
- The ATR 42-600 delivers 163% more passenger capacity (ATR 42-600: 50 seats; L-410 NG: 19 seats).
- The L-410 NG is the newer design (introduced 2018 versus 2012 for the ATR 42-600), a gap of 6 years that usually shows up in avionics, cabin systems and fuel burn.
- The ATR 42-600 is the larger aircraft by maximum takeoff weight (41,226 lbs versus 15,873 lbs), which typically buys more cabin and payload at the cost of higher trip economics.
Which mission suits which aircraft
Both aircraft are built for short-haul and regional hops, so outright range rarely separates them — the call leans on cabin (the ATR 42-600 seats more), trip economics and what is actually available on the market. Match the airframe to how you fly most weeks, not to the headline range figure.
Which should you choose?
On published specifications the ATR 42-600 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The L-410 NG can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
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ATR 42-600 vs L-410 NG: FAQs
Which has the longer range, the ATR 42-600 or the L-410 NG?
The ATR 42-600 has the longer published range — 900 nm versus 800 nm for the L-410 NG.
Does the ATR 42-600 or L-410 NG seat more passengers?
The ATR 42-600 carries more passengers at maximum configuration — up to 50 seats, compared with 19 on the L-410 NG.
Which is faster, the ATR 42-600 or the L-410 NG?
The ATR 42-600 cruises faster, at 300 kt versus 220 kt for the L-410 NG.
Which is newer, the ATR 42-600 or the L-410 NG?
The L-410 NG is the newer design, introduced in 2018 versus 2012 for the ATR 42-600.
Is the ATR 42-600 or the L-410 NG the larger aircraft?
By maximum takeoff weight the ATR 42-600 is the larger aircraft — 41,226 lbs versus 15,873 lbs for the L-410 NG.
Should I buy the ATR 42-600 or the L-410 NG?
On published specifications the ATR 42-600 leads on both range and cabin capacity, so it suits operators who want maximum mission flexibility from a single airframe. The L-410 NG can still be the smarter buy on acquisition cost, operating economics, runway performance, or current availability — the factors that rarely show up in a spec sheet. Our acquisition advisory team can model both against your actual mission profile before you commit.
Still weighing up the ATR 42-600 vs L-410 NG?
Specs only take you so far. Our advisors give an independent recommendation based on your mission, budget and how you actually fly — and represent your side through to purchase.