COMMON
AT72
ATR 72
The Island Hopper
“Where runways are short and jets can't go.”
ATR (Airbus/Leonardo) · commercial
Length
89 ft 1 in
Wingspan
88 ft 9 in
Max speed
275 kts
Range
825 nmi
Ceiling
25,000 ft
Engines
2x PW127M turboprop
Crew
2
Max passengers
78
Typical config
70 (1-class)
Built
590+
The ATR 72 thrives where others can't — short runways, island chains, mountain strips. It sips fuel, carries 70 passengers, and keeps remote communities connected to the world.
Fun fact
ATR aircraft serve over 100 countries. In many Pacific islands, the ATR 72 is the only link to the outside world.
How to spot one
High-wing turboprop with fixed landing gear fairings. Shorter than Dash 8. Very common in Europe and Asia.
Crews call it
The Prop
Sounds like
High-pitched prop noise — you'll know you're on a turboprop immediately
Related
One might be overhead right now.
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