ATR 72 - Wikipedia
The ATR 72 is a turboprop -powered regional airliner, capable of accommodating a maximum of 78 passengers. It is powered by a pair of Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 turboprop engines, which drive an arrangement of four or six-bladed propellers supplied by Hamilton Standard.
ATR 72-500 - Price, Specs, Photo Gallery, History - Aero Corner
Designed based off of the ATR 42, the ATR 72-500 is bigger, has a larger storage capacity, and can easily fit more passengers. The stretched aircraft was first announced in 1986, but the plane didn’t receive its airworthiness certification until 1989.
ATR 72-500 Specs, Interior, Cockpit, and Price - Airplane Update
ATR 72-500 is a high-wing monoplan aircraft with a fail-safe semi-monocoque fuselage built from light alloy. Composite materials make up 19% of the total structure weight.
ATR 72-500 Interactive 360 Photography - Aviation Virtual Tours
Powered by two Pratt & Whitney 127 engines, the ATR 72-500 is widely recognised as the most cost effective turboprop short-haul regional aircraft. Dynamic Vibration Absorbers and skin damping make the 72-500 as quiet as any aircraft in its class.
33 Years Of Flight: The Story Of The ATR 72 - Simple Flying
Oct 27, 2021 · Today marks 33 years since the first flight of the ATR 72. Although it entered production after the smaller ATR 42, it has actually outsold the type more than twice over. Let's take a look back at the development and operational history of this popular regional turboprop.
Explained: The Different Variants That Make Up The ATR 72 Series
Sep 12, 2023 · The ATR 72-500 took off for its first flight in 1998, bringing several significant upgrades. The ATR 72-500 benefits from the widest cabin in the turboprop market. Its two engines were also upgraded and featured six propeller blades for the first time, up from four on previous models.
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ATR 72-500
ATR 72-500. 7.65 m (25' 1") 27.166 m (89' 1.5") 10.77 m (35’ 4") 8.10 m (26' 7") Ø 3.93 m (12.9') WING AREA: 61 m2 (657 sq.ft) 27.050 m (88' 9") 4.10 m (13' 5") 0.835 m (2' 8.9") 21 STANDARD CONFIGURATION 68 seats Engines Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127F/M Take-off …
ATR 72-500 Specifications, Cabin Dimensions, Performance
The ATR 72-500, a discontinued gem in the world of turboprop aircraft, was expertly crafted by ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale), a joint venture between Airbus and Leonardo. This robust turboprop marvel, though no longer in production, left an enduring legacy in the aviation industry.
Voepass ATR-72-500 Enters A Flat Spin & Crashes In Brazil
Aug 9, 2024 · A Voepass ATR-72-500 crashed in a residential area near Vinhedo, Brazil, killing 61 people. Flight 2283 was enroute from Cascavel to São Paulo/Guarulos International Airport. Shocking videos have captured aircraft falling from the sky after encountering a flat spin.
ATR 72-600 - ATR Aircraft
With its lighter structure, optimised speed and an engine designed for short sectors, the ATR 72-600 is, by far, the most fuel efficient regional aircraft. ATR’s fuel burn advantage drives lower costs and emissions and makes it the optimal aircraft for regional markets.