ATR 72-600
Specs, top speed, range and facts
The ATR 72-600 is a regional turboprop airliner built by ATR in France / Italy. It first flew in 1988 and entered service in 1989. Carry about 70 passengers on short routes as cheaply as possible.
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- Top speed510 km/h (317 mph)
- Range1,528 km (949 miles)
- First flight1988
- Wingspan27.1 m (89 ft)
ATR 72-600 specs
| Top speed | 510 km/h (317 mph) |
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| Cruising speed | 510 km/h (317 mph) |
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| Range | 1,528 km (949 miles) |
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| Service ceiling | 7,620 m (25,000 ft) |
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| Length | 27.2 m (89 ft) |
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| Wingspan | 27.1 m (89 ft) |
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| Height | 7.7 m (25 ft) |
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| Max takeoff weight | 23 t (50,706 lb) |
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| Crew and capacity | 2 crew, 70 to 78 seats |
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| Engines | 2 × PW127 turboprop |
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| First flight | 1988 |
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| Entered service | 1989 |
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| Built by | ATR (France / Italy) |
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ATR 72-600 facts
- Built by a French-Italian partnership in Toulouse.
- On short hops it burns far less fuel per seat than a jet.
Quick quiz
When did the ATR 72-600 first fly?
In 1988.
Who built the ATR 72-600?
ATR, in France / Italy.
How fast can the ATR 72-600 fly?
Its top speed is 510 km/h (317 mph).
How far can the ATR 72-600 fly?
About 1,528 km (949 miles).
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