ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale / Avions de transport régional) ATR 72-600

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28 May 2026 · © Unknown

Loganair ATR 72-600 (G-LMTA) in tartan livery photographed in flight, highlighting its regional Scottish heritage.

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Aircraft

ATR 72-600 ATR72

Loganair (standard livery with distinctive tartan tail)

G-LMTA

Registration

Airline

Loganair

LOG / LM

Manufacturer

ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale / Avions de transport régional)

Gear

Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus back dual wide camera 5.96mm f/1.6

Achievements

Turboprop Tracker, Airbus Aficionado

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Photo grade

Bronze

Score: 73.0

Low angle of the Loganair ATR is dramatic, but overcast light flattens the shot and sharpness could be improved.

Location

London Heathrow Airport

LHR/EGLL

51.4707, -0.4599

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London Heathrow Airport LHR

Airport

Insights

Aviation History

ATR 72s are popular regional turboprops used globally for short-haul and island-hopping routes. G-LMTA is one of Loganair\'s ATR 72-600 aircraft, notable for its service across Scotland and the British Isles.

Fleet Rarity

Loganair operates a small fleet of ATR 72s; worldwide, there are more than 600 ATR 72s in active service, so not rare globally but regionally significant.

Record Flights

ATR 72s operate on some of the world\'s shortest scheduled passenger flights (e.g., between Scottish islands). Not specific to this frame, but this model is used extensively in regional and challenging environments.

Safety & Events

No major incidents specific to G-LMTA are known as of 2024. The ATR 72 type has had a generally strong safety record, with occasional incidents involving earlier variants.

Future Outlook

As a modern ATR 72-600 airframe, it is likely to remain in active service for several years.

Specifications

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M

Engine

27.05 m

Wingspan

27.17 m

Length

1,665 km

Range

510 km/h

Speed

68-78 passengers

Capacity

23,000 kg

MTOW

7.65 m

Height

Not applicable (Turboprop, shaft horsepower: ~2,750 shp per engine)

Thrust

~75 EPNdB (meets ICAO Chapter 4 noise standards)

Noise