ATR ATR 72-600

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01 Jun 2026 · © Unknown

Zimex Aviation ATR 72-600 (HB-AFW) on the ramp at a modern airport terminal.

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

Aircraft

ATR 72-600 AT76

Zimex Aviation standard livery

HB-AFW

Registration

Airline

XM*

Zimex Aviation

IMX / XM*

Manufacturer

ATR

Gear

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max back triple camera 16.891mm f/2.8

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Airbus Aficionado, Prop to Jet

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 79.0

You captured the ATR perfectly in profile, but the jet bridges and terminal clutter the background a bit.

Location

Frankfurt Main Airport

FRA/EDDF

50.0267, 8.5584

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Frankfurt Main Airport FRA

Airport

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Aviation History

The ATR 72-600 is a widely used regional turboprop, well known for short-haul and relatively economic operations. Zimex mostly uses it for cargo and special charter services.

Fleet Rarity

Common among turboprops; Zimex operates multiple ATR 72s, but ATR72-600s remain moderately less numerous compared to older variants.

Record Flights

Frequently used for charter, mail, and ad hoc domestic flights in Europe; not notable for world records.

Safety & Events

Generally a safe and reliable type with very few notable major incidents.

Future Outlook

Still in active service; production ongoing as of early 2020s.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M

Engine

27.05 m

Wingspan

27.17 m

Length

1,528 km

Range

510 km/h

Speed

70-78 passengers

Capacity

23,000 kg

MTOW

7.65 m

Height

2 × 2,750 shp (2,050 kW) (each)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant, 80–85 dB (typical)

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