ATR 72-200

A stretched version of the ATR 42, the ATR 72 has proven popular with smaller airlines. Apart from the Series 200 it is also available as the ATR 72-210 powered by 2x 2480shp(1850kW) Pratt & Whitneys giving more power for operations at high altitude airfields. The ATR 72-500 is powered by 2X 2750shp (2046kW) Pratt & Whitney PW127F engines and features reduced diameter six bladed propellers to reduce noise and vibration. It has a maximum take-off weight of 49,604lb (22,500kg).

                                 EI-REF               c/n 201                    France/Italy Photo: John Chalmers
76 seat transport first flown in 1988

Engines: 2x 2160shp(1610kW) P&W PW124B
Length: 89’2”(21.17m)                                                                                         Height: 25’1”(7.65m)Wingspan: 88’9”(27.05m)                                                                                             No.built: 303+
Range: 742miles(1195km)                                                                 Cruising speed: 285mph(460km) Empty weight: 27,558lb(12,500kg)                                   Maximum take-off weight: 47,400lb(21,500kg)

 F-WWEZ               c/n 108                                   

An example of the ATR 72-500 is illustrated below.

                                       F-WWEE                    c/n

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