ATR Performance
I also flew the ATR 42 & 72 for some three years as both Capt & FO and would agree with the above comments.
I thoroughly enjoyed my time on the aircraft having read "Unheeded Warning: The Inside Story of American Eagle Flight 4184"
by Fredrick, Stephen A. gave an insight into the problems with icing in its early days.
Icing was never a problem during my time as above you just have to be aware and practice good airmanship