Antonow / Antonov An-72 / An-74
STOL Transport Aircraft
Photo ©: Mike Vallentin
The Antonov An-72 is a twin-engined multi-purpose STOL transport jet aircraft developed by the Soviet design bureau OKB Antonov (today Antonov ASTC, Ukraine). The An-74 is a variant for operations in cold weather conditions in polar regions. The An-72 & An-74 are in operation with both military and civil operators.
| Propulsion | 2 Turbofan Engines |
| Engine Model | Lotarev D-36 |
| Engine Power (each) | 63,7 kN | 14320 lbf |
| Speed | 706 km/h | 381 kts
438 mph |
| Service Ceiling | 10.700 m | 35.105 ft |
| Range | 4.800 km | 2.592 NM
2.983 mi. |
| Empty Weight | 19.000 kg | 41.888 lbs |
| max. Takeoff Weight | 34.500 kg | 76.059 lbs |
| Wing Span | 31,89 m | 104 ft 8 in |
| Wing Area | 98,6 m² | 1061 ft² |
| Length | 28,07 m | 92 ft 1 in |
| Height | 8,65 m | 28 ft 5 in |
| First Flight | 22.12.1977 |
| Production Status | in production |
| ICAO Code | AN72 |
| IATA Code | AN7 |
| NATO Code | Coaler Madcap |
| Data for (Version) | Antonov / Antonow An-72A |
