ATR-72-600TMPA in armed configuration

Marco Rossi THE FIRST ATR-72- 600TMPA (Turkish Maritime Patrol Aircraft) MELTEM III, CSX62296, destined for the Turkish Navy, now wears a partial grey livery – except for the outboard ailerons, rudder and elevators, which are white. Although still lacking insignia and titles, it has been seen carrying two Mk54 anti-submarine torpedoes on pylons at the sides of the fuselage. A test flight in armed configuration took place from Turin-Caselle Airport on January 16, and the aircraft, the navy’s first, is