ATR
ATR 72-500
The ATR 72-500 is a twin-turboprop regional airliner seating around 70 passengers, the predecessor to the current -600 series. Powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 engines with six-blade propellers, it offers excellent fuel efficiency and low seat-mile cost on short regional sectors, and remains widespread with regional carriers worldwide.
- Twin-turboprop regional airliner (~70 seats)
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127F engines
- Six-blade propellers for lower noise
- Outstanding fuel efficiency on short sectors
- Predecessor to the current ATR 72-600
- Large global regional fleet
ATR 72-500 key specifications
- Range
- 825 nm
- Cruise speed
- 276 kts
- Passengers
- up to 74
- Max take-off weight
- 50,265 lb
- Engines
- 2 × Turboprop
About the ATR 72-500
The ATR ATR 72-500 is a regional airliner from the ATR 72 family that entered service in 1997 and is an established, widely-supported design. Developed in France, it is built for short- and medium-haul regional routes.
On performance, it offers a maximum range of about 825 nautical miles and a cruise of roughly 276 knots. It seats up to 74 passengers and is powered by 2 Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127F engines.
Its 825 nm range makes it well matched to short-haul hops and local operations. It is flown by a two-pilot crew and is approved for IFR flight.
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