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ATR 72

ATR 72-500

ATR 72-500

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The ATR 72, a stretched version of the ATR 42, incorporates the technologies developed and proven on its 'little brother', as well as the improvements inherent in normal program development (higher performance and greater passenger comfort).

ATR 72-500

ATR 72-500

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The ATR 72 is the first commercial aircraft in the world to be fitted with a carbon fiber outer wing box.

Technical specifications

Wing span 88 ft 9 in
Length 89 ft 2 in
Height 25 ft 1 in
Maximum take-off weight 49,604 lbs
Passengers 68 (standard version)
Maximum payload 16,203 lbs
Powerplants P & W: PW124B, PW127 and PW127F