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ATR 72-200 specs, size & range

The ATR 72-200 (ICAO code AT72, IATA AT7) is a landplane with 2 turboprop engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is a 26.8 m wingspan and a maximum take-off weight of 21,500 kg.

Landplane with 2 turboprop engines Wake category: Medium Turboprops
ATR 72-200
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72-200 specifications

Wingspan
26.82 m (88.0 ft)
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Max take-off weight
21,500 kg (47,399 lb)
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Max landing weight
21,350 kg (47,069 lb)
Max zero-fuel weight
19,700 kg
Max ramp weight
21,530 kg
Approach speed
114 kn (211 km/h)
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Models & engines

ModelEnginesCertified
ATR 72-101Pratt & Whitney Canada PW124B25 Sep 1989
ATR 72-201Pratt & Whitney Canada PW124B25 Sep 1989
ATR 72-102Pratt & Whitney Canada PW124B14 Dec 1989
ATR 72-202Pratt & Whitney Canada PW124B14 Dec 1989

The ATR 72-200 is a landplane with 2 turboprop engines built by ATR. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code AT72, while airline timetables and booking sites use the IATA code AT7. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.

72-200 size and dimensions

The 72-200 is has a wingspan of 26.82 m.

72-200 weight and fuel

The maximum take-off weight is 21,500 kg (47,399 lb) and it may land at up to 21,350 kg — 99% of take-off weight. Among turboprops it ranks #4 of 13 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 19,700 kg, leaving up to 1,800 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight.

72-200 speed and range

On final approach it flies at around 114 knots (211 km/h).

72-200 models and engines

Our database lists 4 certified models of the 72-200: ATR 72-101, ATR 72-201, ATR 72-102 and ATR 72-202. The first was certified in September 1989, the latest in December 1989. Engines come from Pratt & Whitney Canada.

Aircraft similar to the 72-200

Comparable turboprops include Grumman S-2 Turbo Tracker, Grumman E-2 Hawkeye, Airbus Defence and Space CN235 and Antonov An-70.

Frequently asked questions

What is the ICAO code of the ATR 72-200?

AT72 (IATA code: AT7) — the code used in flight plans and on flight-tracking sites.

How big is the ATR 72-200?

Wingspan 26.82 m.

Which engines does the ATR 72-200 use?

Pratt & Whitney Canada PW124B.

Data: What is flying? database (ODbL 1.0). Live traffic: adsb.lol (ODbL). Photos under their Creative Commons licences, credited above.