The story
The ATR 72-600 is the current production ATR 72: a glass cockpit with five wide LCD screens and PW127M engines, with the newer PW127XT on recent deliveries. It is built for short, frequent hops, where a turboprop beats a jet on cost.
Newer -600s fly with PW127XT engines that cost 20% less to maintain and burn 3% less fuel than the PW127M they replace.
Quick answers
How do you identify a ATR 72-600?
Outside it is nearly identical to the ATR 72-500: high wing, six-blade props, gear in fuselage fairings. The new ATR 72s you see today are almost all -600s.
What does a ATR 72-600 sound like?
PW127 turboprops turning six-blade props — a steady, unmistakable turboprop drone.
How fast is the ATR 72-600?
Top speed is 275 kts.
How many passengers does the ATR 72-600 carry?
Up to 78. A typical layout is 70 (1-class).
How far can the ATR 72-600 fly?
Range is about 758 nmi (max passengers).
How big is the ATR 72-600?
It is 89 ft 2 in long and 88 ft 9 in across the wings.
When did the ATR 72-600 first fly?
Its first flight was in 2009.
How many ATR 72-600s have been built?
440+ built.
How rare is a ATR 72-600 in Bogey?
COMMON. Everyday traffic. You will catch plenty of these, and every first catch still counts. Your first ATR 72-600 catch is worth 25 points.
