How to spot it
High wing, T-tail and two turboprops, with the main wheels retracting into bulged fairings low on the fuselage sides.
Often confused with
ATR 42
The ATR 72 is about 4.5 m longer, with a longer fuselage ahead of the wing.
ATR 72 vs ATR 42: side by sideDe Havilland Canada Dash 8-400
The Q400 has a long, slender nose and its main gear folds into the engine nacelles; the ATR's gear retracts into pods on the fuselage.
ATR 72 vs De Havilland Canada Dash 8-400: side by sideDid you know
ATR is a joint company of Airbus and Leonardo, based in Toulouse.
Details
| Maker | ATR |
|---|---|
| Type | Regional aircraft |
| ICAO code | AT76 |
| First flight | 1988 |
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