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Antonov An-22 Antheus

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Antonov An-22 Antheus

The Antonov An-22 is by far the largest turboprop aircraft in the world, around 70 were build of witch 50 were flying in Aeroflot colors. At the moment a few dozen are still in commercial and military service.

Developing Nation: Soviet Union.
First Flight: February 27, 1965.
Crew: Up to five in flight crew, 2 Pilots, 1 navigator, 1 flight engineer and 1 Communications specialist.
Wing Span: 64,49 m.
Wing Area: 345 mē.
Length: 57,92 m.
Height: 12,53 m.
Engine(s):

4x Kuznetsov (now Kuibyshev)

NK-12MA turboprops driving eight blade counter rotating propellers.

Weight: 114.000 kg.
Max. Take off weight: 250.000 kg.
Max. Speed: 740 km/h.
Operating altitude: 7.000 m.
Max. Range: 5.000 km (with max. payload).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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