Atr 72600 X Plane 11 [FREE | 2024]

Before diving into the simulation, let’s understand the aircraft. The ATR 72-600 is the flagship product of ATR (Avions de Transport Régional). It is a twin-engine turboprop designed for short-haul regional flights, typically carrying 68-78 passengers. Its unique blend of efficiency, ruggedness, and advanced avionics (including the Thales Glass Cockpit and FMS) makes it a favorite among regional airlines like Air New Zealand, FedEx Feeder, and Swiftair.

Turboprop engines do not behave like standard pistons or pure jets. A great X-Plane add-on simulates the specific nuances of the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW127M engines, including:

At the acceleration altitude, retract flaps to and switch the Power Management Knob to CLB . Cruise and Descent atr 72600 x plane 11

: Operates effortlessly out of short, high-altitude regional runways.

You must understand the "feather" system. Propeller levers must be managed during taxi and landing to prevent excessive drag. Before diving into the simulation, let’s understand the

The holds a legendary status in real-world regional aviation, connecting island communities, short-strip airports, and major city hubs. For flight simmers looking to replicate the true grit and detail of turboprop operations, bringing this iconic aircraft into X-Plane 11 offers a masterclass in modern glass-cockpit flying and multi-crew coordination .

While payware failed, freeware developers also struggled. A highly respected freeware ATR 72-500 by was available for X-Plane 11, but it was a basic PlaneMaker version and never fully progressed to the complexity of the -600 variant. Many on forums lamented, "The ATR 72-600 is an immensely popular aircraft, and is one of my favourites... I am surprised to see that there are no freeware 72-600s available for any versions of X-Plane 11". Its unique blend of efficiency, ruggedness, and advanced

Not to be outdone, has also confirmed they are developing an ATR 72-600 for X-Plane. Their project, announced in 2023, recently resurfaced with significant progress updates in 2025 and early 2026. DWSim reports that "Most of the essential systems are currently complete, and we are now focusing on more visual parts like the Displays". Like SkyCatsLab, DWSim is also aiming for a 2026 release . The X-Plane community is already buzzing about what is being called the "ATR war," a friendly competition between these two developers to deliver the definitive ATR 72-600 experience.

The instrument panel centers around five wide LCD screens. The Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Navigation Display (ND) integrate precise Required Navigation Performance (RNP) capabilities. This system gives pilots enhanced situational awareness over complex terrain. Power Management and the "Boost" Function