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How much runway does an ATR 72 need?
An ATR-72-600 only needs 1,367 m (4,485 ft) and thus requires the shortest runway. Any smaller aircraft from here now no-longer fit our conditions of carrying 70+ passengers.
How long can you fly ATR 72?
The delivery of the 70-seat configured aircraft began in August 2011. The ATR-72 can cruise at a maximum speed of 518km/h. The range and a service ceiling of the aircraft are 1,500km and 7,620m respectively. The aircraft weighs around 12,950kg and its maximum take-off weight is 22,500kg.
What is the range of ATR 72-600?
1,528 km
ATR 72–600/Range
How safe is ATR 72?
The ATR 72 worldwide does not have a great safety record, the recent Transasia crashes being examples. However, Jet Airways overall safety record is very good, so I would not worry. The probability of a plane crash (even on an ATR 72) is significantly less than a road accident on the streets of Calcutta.
What length of runway does a 737 need?
This is especially true for the critical aircraft – the Boeing 737-900 which requires a landing length of 6,800 feet under wet conditions and a takeoff length of 9,700 feet under maximum takeoff weight.
How big is an ATR 72-600 landing field?
This is a large and powerful aircraft, and it needs plenty of space for take off and landing. The ATR 72-600 requires an airfield that is 1333 m for take off. It also requires a landing field that is 914 m long. With a max take-off weight of 22,800 kg, this is a heavy plane.
Which is better the ATR 72-600 or a regional jet?
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.
Which is the best type of airport for an ATR aircraft?
ATR aircraft are suitable for all business models and all regions of the world, in any type of conditions (cold, hot, high altitude runways, harsh environments), and a wide range of airports (steep approach, unpaved airfields, short or narrow runways).
How big of a runway does an Airbus A380 need?
The Airbus A380 needs 3,000 m (9,800 ft) of runway to take off fully-loaded. The Boeing 747-8 needs 3,100 m (10,200 ft). Looking at wide-bodies, again the smaller sized versions come out ahead: Although a special mention is the out-of-production Boeing 767-200 that needs just 1,900 m (6,300 ft).