ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale) ATR 72-600F

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Zimex Aviation ATR 72-600F freighter HB-AFN taxiing at a European airport, showcasing the growing fleet of purpose-built turboprop freighters.

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Aircraft

ATR 72-600F AT76

Zimex standard livery (blue tail, white fuselage with ZIMEX titles)

HB-AFN

Registration

Airline

XM*

Zimex Aviation

IMX / XM*

Manufacturer

ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale)

Gear

SONY ILCE-6700 Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 OSS

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Vintage Voyager, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 84.0

Nice clean side-on taxi shot with clear reg; smooth tones, but a bit of haze and sky slightly flat.

Location

Aussichtspunkt West

Frankfurt Main Airport · FRA/EDDF

50.0216, 8.5231

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

The ATR 72-600F is the dedicated freighter variant of the popular ATR 72, one of the most widely used regional turboprops globally. Zimex is a noted European operator of freighter turboprops.

Fleet Rarity

One of fewer than 40 ATR 72-600F freighters in service as of 2024 – relatively rare in comparison to ATR passenger variants.

Record Flights

Primarily regional short-haul cargo operations, no major records.

Safety & Events

No major incidents reported for this frame or model.

Future Outlook

Currently active, relatively new as a purpose-built freighter.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M

Engine

27.05 m

Wingspan

27.17 m

Length

1,500 km

Range

510 km/h

Speed

Max cargo payload: ~8,900 kg

Capacity

23,000 kg

MTOW

7.65 m

Height

Not applicable, turboprop; approx. 2,750 shp (shaft horsepower) per engine

Thrust

76–79 dB (ICAO Chapter 4/14 compliant)

Noise