ATR

ATR 72-600

AT7 AT76 In Production

Dimensions

Length: 27.17 m
Wingspan: 27.05 m
Height: 7.65 m
Cabin Width: 2.57 m

Performance

Range: 1,528 km
Cruise Speed: 510 km/h
Max Speed: 511 km/h
Service Ceiling: 7,620 m
Category: short-haul

Capacity

Typical Seats: 70
Max Seats: 78
Cargo Volume: 9.40 m³
Size: regional

Engines

Count: 2
Type: Turboprop
Model: Pratt & Whitney PW127XT

Airlines (28)

IndiGo Airlines 19 Air India Regional 14 Binter Canarias 12 Tarom 6 Air New Zealand 5 Air KBZ 4 Bangkok Airways 3 Iran Air 3 EasyFly 3 Cebu Pacific 3 Sky Express 2 Wings Air 2 Air Algerie 2 US-Bangla Airlines 2 Bahamasair 2 Air Caraïbes 1 Golden Myanmar Airlines 1 Far Eastern Air Transport 1 Royal Air Maroc 1 Aeromar 1 Aurigny Air Services 1 DAT Danish Air Transport 1 Myanma Airways 1 Leeward Islands Air Transport 1 Iberia Airlines 1 Caribbean Airlines 1 Air Botswana 1 Air Nostrum 1

Engine Profiles

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW100 Family Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127XT

About ATR 72-600

The world's best-selling regional turboprop aircraft. The ATR 72-600 burns 40% less fuel than regional jets on routes under 600 km, making it the most cost-efficient aircraft for short-haul flying.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ATR 72-600 typically seats 70 passengers in a standard single-class configuration with a 2-2 seating arrangement. Some operators configure it with up to 78 seats at a reduced pitch. The cabin is 2.57 m wide, and while compact, the 2-2 layout ensures no passenger is more than one seat from the aisle.

The ATR 72-600 has a maximum range of approximately 1,528 km (825 nautical miles) with a full passenger load. This range is ideal for short regional routes between island destinations, rural communities, and smaller cities. The aircraft is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M turboprop engines, which are significantly more fuel-efficient than jet engines on routes under 500 km.

The ATR 72-600 burns approximately 40% less fuel per seat than comparable regional jets on routes under 500 km thanks to its turboprop engines. The PW127M engines drive six-blade Hamilton Standard propellers that generate thrust more efficiently at lower speeds and altitudes. ATR claims a fuel burn of approximately 8 liters per passenger per 100 km, making it one of the most environmentally friendly commercial aircraft in operation.

The ATR 72-600 is operated by over 70 airlines worldwide, particularly in regions with shorter route networks. Major operators include FedEx Express (cargo variant), Air New Zealand Link, Binter Canarias, Wings Air (Indonesia), and Azul Brazilian Airlines. The type is especially popular in Southeast Asia, the Pacific Islands, and the Caribbean where short runways and thin routes favor turboprop economics.

The ATR 72-600 and Dash 8-400 are the two dominant turboprops in the 70-seat segment. The Dash 8-400 is faster with a cruise speed of 667 km/h versus the ATR's 510 km/h, and offers longer range at 2,040 km. However, the ATR 72-600 has lower acquisition and operating costs, and burns roughly 20-30% less fuel. Airlines choose between them based on whether speed or cost efficiency is the priority for their route network.