The ATR 72-212A (500), marketed as the ATR 72-500, became a cornerstone of regional aviation after entering service in 1997, representing a significant advancement in turboprop efficiency and performance. First flown as part of the broader ATR 72 series in 1988, it is a high-wing twin-turboprop aircraft seating up to 72 passengers with enhanced automation and reliability features. Measuring 27.17 meters in length with a 27.05-meter wingspan, it achieves a maximum cruise speed of 319 kilometers per hour and range of 3,056 kilometers. The aircraft was manufactured by ATR, a French-Italian joint venture between Aérospatiale and Aeritalia.
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