ATR 72
ATR family · First flight 1988 · In production
The ATR 72 is a ATR commercial airliner that entered service in 1989, typically seating 68 to 78 passengers. It cruises at 275 knots (317 mph, 510 km/h) on two pratt & whitney canada pw127 turboprops, with a published range of 825 nautical miles (1,528 km). Today it is flown by carriers including Wings Air, Azul Brazilian Airlines, TAP Express.
Specifications sourced from manufacturer and published type data. Fleet and operator data as of October 2018.
Specifications
- First flight
- 1988
- Entered service
- 1989
- Status
- In production
- Typical capacity
- 68 to 78
- Range
- 825 nautical miles (1,528 km)
- Cruise speed
- 275 knots (317 mph, 510 km/h)
- Length
- 27.17 m (89 ft 1 in)
- Wingspan
- 27.05 m (88 ft 9 in)
- Engines
- Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 turboprops
ATR 72 seat maps by airline
Best seats on the ATR 72, compared across airlines →
- Aer Lingus76 seats
- Air Algerie70 seats
- Air Algerie66 seats
- Air France72 seats
- Air France70 seats
- Air France66 seats
- Air India70 seats
- Air Mauritius72 seats
- Air New Zealand68 seats
- Air Serbia72 seats
- Azul Brazilian Airlines70 seats
- Citilink70 seats
- Iberia72 seats
- IndiGo77 seats
- Tarom72 seats
- Tarom68 seats
- Uni Air70 seats
- Virgin Australia68 seats
Airlines that fly the ATR 72
9 carriers in our directory operate the ATR 72, ranked by in-service count. See the full operator ranking →
Cabin layouts
Seat maps for the ATR 72 by airline — pitch, width, and cabin classes for each configuration. Compare all ATR 72 cabin layouts →
Frequently asked about the ATR 72
When did the ATR 72 enter service?
The ATR 72 first flew in 1988 and entered commercial service in 1989.
What is the range of the ATR 72?
The ATR 72 has a published range of 825 nautical miles (1,528 km), powered by Two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127 turboprops.
How many passengers does the ATR 72 carry?
Typical seating is 68 to 78 in a two- or three-class layout. Dense single-class configurations can fit more; ultra-long-haul airlines often fly fewer.
Is the ATR 72 still in production?
Status: In production.
Which airlines operate the ATR 72?
Major operators include Wings Air, Azul Brazilian Airlines, TAP Express, among others.
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