Atr ATR-72-211
The ATR 72-200 was the early production version of the larger ATR regional turboprop. Its high wing and large six-blade propellers made it well suited to short routes and smaller airports. Later -500 and -600 variants became much more numerous.
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Did you know?
ATR's numeric suffix denotes the engine standard fitted, not the airframe — the -211 marks an early Pratt & Whitney turboprop specification on this 72.
Specifications
| Length | 27.2 m (89 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.1 m (89 ft) |
| Height | 7.7 m (25 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 74 |
| Persons on board | 66-74 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 21.5 t |
| Range | 950 NM (1,759 km) |
| Maximum speed | 300 kt (556 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 25,000 ft (7,620 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 22,000 ft (6,706 m) |
| Take-off distance | 1,408 m (4,619 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,210 m (3,970 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 6,250 l |
| Engines | 2x Pratt & Whitney Canada PW124B |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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