ATR · AT75
ATR 72-500 specs, size & range
The ATR 72-500 (ICAO code AT75) is a landplane with 2 turboprop engines in the medium wake-turbulence category. It is a maximum take-off weight of 22,000 kg.
72-500 specifications
- Max landing weight
- 21,850 kg (48,171 lb)
- Max zero-fuel weight
- 20,000 kg
- Max ramp weight
- 22,180 kg
Models & engines
| Model | Engines | Certified |
|---|---|---|
| ATR 72-500 | Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M / PW127F | 14 Jan 1997 |
The ATR 72-500 is a landplane with 2 turboprop engines built by ATR. Air-traffic control and flight-tracking sites identify it by the ICAO type code AT75. It belongs to the medium wake-turbulence category.
72-500 weight and fuel
The maximum take-off weight is 22,000 kg (48,502 lb) and it may land at up to 21,850 kg — 99% of take-off weight. Among turboprops it ranks #2 of 13 by weight. Without fuel it may weigh at most 20,000 kg, leaving up to 2,000 kg for fuel at maximum take-off weight.
72-500 models and engines
Our database lists 1 certified model of the 72-500: ATR 72-500. The first was certified in January 1997. Engines come from Pratt & Whitney Canada.
Aircraft similar to the 72-500
Comparable turboprops include Antonov An-24, Antonov An-12, Douglas C-133 Cargomaster and Antonov An-30.
Frequently asked questions
What is the ICAO code of the ATR 72-500?
Which engines does the ATR 72-500 use?
Data: What is flying? database (ODbL 1.0). Live traffic: adsb.lol (ODbL). Photos under their Creative Commons licences, credited above.







