an-26

Transport Aircraftconfirmed

an-26

The Antonov An-26 is a twin-engined turboprop military transport aircraft, developed from the An-24. It is primarily used for cargo and troop transport, featuring a large rear loading ramp.

Specifications

TypeTransport Aircraft
OriginSoviet Union
ManufacturerAntonov
Introduced1970
StatusIn service
Speed540 km/h
Range2,550 km
Crew5
Weight24 t

History

Developed by Antonov in 1970 in the Soviet Union, it has been widely used for cargo and paratrooper deployment.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Ukraine2confirmed

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