A high-fidelity "study-level" ATR 72-600 is currently unavailable for X-Plane 11, with the anticipated SkyCatsLab project targeting a 2026 release. Until then, the FlyJSIM Dash 8 Q4XP and LES Saab 340A are recommended as the best alternatives for high-complexity turboprop operations. For more details, visit X-Plane Reviews X-Plane.Org Forum

From what has been shown, the SkyCatsLab ATR is shaping up to be a truly high-fidelity simulation. This won't be a "lite" add-on; it's being built as a deep, systems-rich aircraft for serious simmers. Some features that are either confirmed or heavily implied by its development depth include:

While it is not an ATR, the is the benchmark for turboprops in X-Plane.

Development progress is extremely encouraging. The team has already shared several previews showing the aircraft is far along, with a currently being evaluated by internal testers and real-world ATR 72 pilots. The systems are reported to look "very well advanced," and a flyable flight model exists and is being refined.

: Formally terminated its X-Plane 11 ATR 72-600 project in 2019 after a failed Kickstarter campaign. The company shifted focus to Microsoft Flight Simulator.

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: Standard takeoff is performed at Flaps 15. Ensure your speeds are calculated correctly for your passenger load. Final Verdict