ATR 72-600
ATR · France/Italy · first flew 2009 · airliner
The ATR 72-600 is the current production version of the ATR 72 twin-turboprop regional airliner.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × turboprop, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Longer fuselage than the ATR 42, with a larger wing |
| T — Tail | T-tail |
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Spot it by:
- Straight high wing with a T-tail
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M turboprops
- Longer fuselage than the ATR 42, with a larger wing
A high-wing, T-tail twin turboprop, longer than the ATR 42-600.
Specifications
- The ATR 72-600 has a length of 27.17 m (89 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 27.05 m (89 ft).
- Typical crew: 2-4.
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History
ATR launched the -600 series on 2 October 2007. It first flew on 24 July 2009, and the first aircraft was delivered to Royal Air Maroc in August 2011.
Variants
It has PW127M engines with a take-off boost function, a five-screen glass cockpit and lighter seats. Derived versions include the -600F freighter and the ATR 72MP maritime patrol aircraft.
Where you'll see it
EASA approved a high-density layout in December 2015, raising maximum capacity from 74 to 78 seats. IndiGo and Wings Air are among the large operators.
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