Is ATR 72 noisy?

In flight overhead, the ATR 72-500’s noise footprint is measured at an EPNdB of 90 and contained to 1.2 square miles versus 2.1 square miles for a regional jet. The ATR flies at a lower level and so may yield less harm to the upper atmosphere, according to the company.

What kind of engine does ATR 72 600 have?

The ATR 72–600 features several improvements. It is powered by the new PW127M engines, which enable a 5% increase in takeoff power via a “boost function” used only when called for by takeoff conditions. The flight deck features five wide LCD screens (improving on the EFIS of earlier versions).

What is the difference between ATR 72-212A and ATR-600?

Marketing name for ATR 72-212A with different equipment fit. The −600 series aircraft was announced in October 2007; the first deliveries were planned for the second half of 2010. [37] [38] The prototype ATR 72–600 first flew on 24 July 2009; it had been converted from an ATR 72–500. The ATR 72–600 features several improvements.

What does ATR 72 mean?

The ATR 72 is a twin-engine turboprop, short-haul regional airliner developed and produced in France and Italy by aircraft manufacturer ATR (Italian: Aerei da Trasporto Regionale or French: Avions de transport régional), a joint venture formed by French aerospace company Aérospatiale (now Airbus) and Italian aviation conglomerate Aeritalia.

Why choose ATR 72-600 for regional flight?

ATR’s fuel burn advantage drives lower costs and emissions and makes it the optimal aircraft for regional markets. The ATR 72-600 is the benchmark aircraft in the regional market with unbeatable economics. Operating costs on competing turboprop aircraft are 20% higher than ATR while regional jets are at least 40% higher.