ATR 72-200

The ATR 72-200 (initially designated ATR 72) is the original variant of the ATR 72 family, entering service in 1989. Developed as a stretched version of the ATR 42, the ATR 72-200 features a 4.5-meter fuselage extension, accommodating 64-74 passengers in a 2-2 seating configuration. Powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW124B or PW127 turboprop engines producing 2,160 shp each, the -200 offered improved range and payload compared to the ATR 42. The high-wing configuration provides excellent short-field performance and passenger visibility. The ATR 72-200 introduced ATR to the highly competitive 70-seat regional market, where it quickly established a reputation for reliability, fuel efficiency, and low operating costs. The variant served as the foundation for ATR's subsequent success, with its basic design proving so effective that later variants retained the same airframe with primarily engine and systems upgrades.