ATR ATR 72

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26 Sep 2026 · © Siliconserver

A front-on view of an ATR 72 regional turboprop in all-white livery taxiing at a major airport.

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Aircraft

ATR 72 AT76

Unpainted/All-white

Manufacturer

ATR

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

Bronze

Score: 74.0

Front-on view is well centered, but image is a bit soft and light is rather flat, muting impact.

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 is a widespread regional turboprop and a workhorse for short-haul connections. A major product of European regional aviation, it has proven reliability with thousands produced.

Fleet Rarity

Widely used globally; not rare, with over 1,000 built.

Record Flights

Commonly operates short intercity and island-hop services; not known for world record flights.

Safety & Events

Several ATR 72s have been involved in accidents, most notably TransAsia Airways Flight 235 in 2015. Generally considered a safe and reliable type.

Future Outlook

Continues to be manufactured and in high demand for regional carriers. Many will stay active for decades.

Specifications

2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127

Engine

27.05 m

Wingspan

27.17 m

Length

1,500 km

Range

510 km/h

Speed

70–78 passengers

Capacity

23,000 kg

MTOW

7.65 m

Height

Each engine: 2,051 kW (2,751 shp)

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~78-85 dB on approach/over fly/side line)

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