ATR 72

The ATR 72 is derived from the ATR 42 with a 14-ft 9-in (4.5-m) stretched fuselage. The two aircraft feature a high degree of commonality: the same cross-section, simple systems and cockpit for cross-crew qualification.

Offering a standard capacity of 66 seats, the ATR 72-200 is equipped with two PW124B engines, rated at 2,400 shp each. Later variants, including the ATR 72-210, -500 and -600 use two higher power 2,750 shp PW127 engines, which offer improved hot, high and short...