An-32RE Cline
Transport Aircraftconfirmed
The Antonov An-32 (NATO reporting name: Cline) is a turboprop twin-engined military transport aircraft. Its first flight was in July 1976 and was displayed at the 1977 Paris Air Show. A variant of the An-24, it was given upgraded equipment and more powerful Ivchenko AI-20 engines, and is oriented towards flying in adverse weather conditions. The aircraft was produced from 1980 to 2012, and remains in service. It is the fourth member of the Antonov An-24 family, succeeding the An-24, An-30 and An-26, and coming before the cancelled An-132.
Specifications
| Type | Transport Aircraft |
| Origin | Ukraine |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| Introduced | 1976 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 530 km/h |
| Range | 2,500 km |
| Crew | 3 |
| Weight | 27 t |
History
Developed in Ukraine in 1976, the An-32RE Cline represents an enhancement of the original design, offering extended operational capabilities for its users.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| India | Light | confirmed |
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