Air Tractor AT-802 vs Antonov An-26

Antonov Serial Production Plant^[source]

Active^[source]

In service^[source]

1990–present^[source]

1969–present (in China as Y-7)^[source]

1990^[source]

21 May 1969^[source]

L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider II^[source]

820 US gal (683 imp gal; 3,104 L)^[source]

40 passengers / 5,500 kg (12,100 lb)^[source]

8.8:1^[source]

11.7:1^[source]

NACA 4415^[source]

91 mph (146 km/h, 79 kn) (power off, flaps down)^[source]

Antonov^[source]

Soviet Air Forces (former) Russian Aerospace Forces Ukrainian Air Force People's Liberation Army Air Force^[source]

1,403^[source]

1972^[source]

Antonov An-24^[source]

Xi'an Y-7 Antonov An-32^[source]

4-bladed Constant speed metal bladed propellers, 3.90 m (12 ft 10 in) diameter^[source]

1,100 km (680 mi)^[source]

twin-engined turboprop regional airliner and military transport aircraft ,^[source]

Using the majority of the An-24 airframe, it has high-set cantilevered wings, wing-mounted twin Ivchenko AI-24 turboprops with a turbojet engine in the starboard nacelle for use as an auxiliary power unit and also for extra take-off thrust, plus long main undercarriage legs. The An-26 includes military equipment, such as tip-up paratroop canvas seats, an overhead traveling hoist, bulged observation windows and parachute static line attachment cables. It can be configured in 20–30 minutes from the troop transport or freight mission to the medical evacuation role with up to 24 stretchers fitted.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Development; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

One An-26 was involved in the Purulia Incident in 1995 in which arms were dropped in the Purulia district of West Bengal , India . The reason behind the drop is not disclosed to the public due to national security.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Operational history; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

An-26M Spasatel^[source]Antonov An-26 · Variants; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

An-26M^[source]Antonov An-26 · Variants / Non-USSR /-Ukrainian versions; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Xian Y-7 H^[source]Antonov An-26 · Variants / Non-USSR /-Ukrainian versions; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Initial designation of the An-26 copy, later changed to 'Y-7H' ( Hao – cargo).^[source]Antonov An-26 · Variants / Non-USSR /-Ukrainian versions; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Chad Air Force – three in service December 2016.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Operators / Military operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Cuban Air Force – operated 17, two in service December 2016.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Operators / Military operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Democratic Republic of the Congo Air Force – three in service as of 2021.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Operators / Military operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Ivory Coast Air Force – two in service as of 2021.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Operators / Military operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Kazakh Air Force – five An-24 or An-26 in service December 2015.; Received one refurbished An-26 from Ukraine on 3 November 2017.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Operators / Military operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Lao People's Liberation Army Air Force – one in service December 2016.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Operators / Military operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Ukrainian Naval Aviation – two as of December 2016 in the service of 10th Naval Aviation Brigade^[source]Antonov An-26 · Operators / Military operators; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

14 July 1977: A National Air Force of Angola An-26 was shot down by UNITA rebels near Cuangar ; 30 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1970s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

12 December 1980: A Soviet Air Forces An-26 was shot down by guerrilla forces in Angola near the border with Namibia ; five people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

15 March 1982: A Soviet Navy An-26 (MSN 6805) crashed shortly after a night-time take off from Anapa Airport when the flaps were retracted prematurely; all nine people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

29 November 1982: a TAAG Angola Airlines An-26 (D2-TAB) flew into a mountain in the Bibala region; all 15 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

6 May 1983: a Soviet Air Forces An-26 hit trees on a night-time approach in heavy snow as it was trying to land at Klyuchi, Klyuchevsky District, Altai Krai ; 33 of the 37 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

3 July 1984: A Peruvian Air Force An-26 (FAP-377) crashed into mountains northeast of Lima ; all five people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

22 January 1985: a Soviet Air Forces An-26 operating in Afghanistan exceeded the maximum allowable speed and broke apart; all eight people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

4 September 1985: A Bakhtar Afghan Airlines An-26 (YA-BAM) was shot down by a SAM near Kandahar ; all 52 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

30 March 1986: A Mozambique Air Force An-26 crashed while trying to land at Pemba Airport . All three crew and 41 of the 46 passengers died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

6 December 1986: a Hungarian Air Force An-26 (MSN 2210) crashed after take-off from Budapest-Ferihegy Airport , most likely because of icing. Four of the five people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

9 February 1987: an Afghan Air Force An-26 was shot down by Mujahideen guerrillas shortly after takeoff from Kabul International Airport ; all 36 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

19 February 1987: a Soviet Air Forces An-26 crashed in fog near Stadnitsa while attempting to land at Vinnytsia ; all nine people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

6 March 1987: an Aeroflot An-26 (CCCP-26007) struck a mountain near Almaty after failing to change heading; all nine people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

11 June 1987: a Bakhtar Afghan Airlines An-25 (YA-BAL) was shot down by rebels near Khost ; 53 of the 55 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

18 June 1987: a Peruvian Air Force An-26 (FAP-392) crashed into a mountain near Saposoa; all 46 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

1 September 1987: an Afghan Air Force An-26 was shot down near Khost , all eight people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

13 September 1987: a Soviet Air Forces An-26 was shot down by Afghanistan rebels near Kunduz ; all 15 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

22 October 1987: a Soviet Air Forces An-26 was shot down near Jalalabad Airport ; all eight people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

10 April 1988: an Afghan Air Force An-26 was shot down near Maymana ; all 29 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

20 April 1988: a Soviet Air Forces An-26 (MSN 11808) crashed shortly after takeoff from Chkalovsky Air Base when the right engine failed; all six people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

27 April 1988: a Cuban Air Force An-26 T-237 was accidentally shot down by Cuban troops stationed at Techamutete , Angola; all 29 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

24 June 1988: a Soviet Air Forces An-26 was shot down by Mujahideen rebels after takeoff from Kabul International Airport ; all five people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

19 November 1988: an Afghan Air Force An-26 was shot down by the Pakistan Air Force near Parachinar ; all 30 people on board died. Afghan officials said the plane had crossed the border after suffering mechanical problems while Pakistani officials said it had failed to identify itself.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

10 December 1988: an Ariana Afghan Airlines An-26 was shot down over Pakistan by the Pakistan Air Force ; all 25 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

10 March 1989: a National Air Force of Angola An-26 crashed at Cazombo ; all five people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

18 June 1989: an Ariana Afghan Airlines An-26 (YA-BAK) crash landed on a hill near Zabol after the ramp was opened in flight; six of the 39 people on boarddied.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

23 July 1989: a National Air Force of Angola An-26 was shot down by UNITA rebels near Chana; 42 of the 48 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

8 September 1989: a Cuban Air and Air Defense Force An-26 (MSN 3805) crashed into the sea near Playa de Baracoa during a nighttime exercise; seven of the eight people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

26 October 1989: a Soviet Air Forces An-26 flew into a mountain in bad weather near Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky ; all 37 people on board died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1980s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

5 May 1990: a Soviet Air Forces An-26 crashed near Sparfayev island while on a flight from Magadan , killing all seven people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1990s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

22 February 1991: a National Air Force of Angola An-26 was shot down near Cazombo Airport , killing all 47 people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1990s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

15 August 1991: due to an air traffic controller's mistaken direction a Soviet Air Forces An-26 hit a mountain after take-off from Burevestnik Airport , killing all nine people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1990s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

13 July 1994: A Russian Air Force An-26 was stolen from Kubinka AFB by an engineer planning to commit suicide. He circled Lyakhovo at 300–2000 feet until the aircraft ran out of fuel and crashed, killing him.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1990s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

31 July 1994: An Air Ukraine An-26B (UR-26207), operating on behalf of the UN, was reportedly shot down and crashed near Saborsko, Croatia, killing all 7 people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1990s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

31 August 1995: a Malian Air Force An-26 (TZ-347) flew into a mountain near Thessaloniki Airport in bad weather, killing all six people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1990s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

17 December 1995: Terrorist Kim Davy alias Niels Holck from Denmark dropped several tonnes of lethal weapons, ammunition, explosives and triggers by An-26 in Purulia district of West Bengal State of India. The plane was forced to land in Bombay, where his accomplices were arrested.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1990s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

21 January 1999: Nicaraguan Air Force An-26 152 crashed after getting too low on approach and striking a tree near Bluefields Airport , killing all 28 people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 1990s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

31 October 2000: an ACA-Ancargo An-26 (D2-FDI) crashed 20 minutes after take-off from Saurimo Airport , killing all 49 people on board. UNITA rebels say they shot it down.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2000s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

4 April 2001: a Sudanese Air Force An-26 crashed on take-off in a sandstorm from Adar Yel, killing the deputy defence minister and 13 high-ranking officers. Another 16 passengers survived.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2000s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

21 February 2002: a Russian Navy An-26 crashed after striking treetops while on final approach to Lakhta air base , killing 17 of the 20 people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2000s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

29 November 2003: a Congolese Air Force An-26 9T-TAD crashed during takeoff due to a burst tyre, killing 20 of the 24 people on board and 13 people on the ground.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2000s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

5 May 2005: a chartered Aeroworld An-26 (EK-26060) crashed shortly after take-off from Kisangani Bangoka International Airport , killing 10 of the 11 people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2000s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

5 September 2005: A Kavatshi Airlines An-26B (ER-AZT) operating on a non-scheduled passenger flight struck a tree and crashed on approach to Isiro Airport in Matari , killing all 11 people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2000s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

9 September 2005: An Air Kasai An-26B (9Q-CFD) operating on a non-scheduled passenger flight crashed 50 km (31 miles) north of Brazzaville , killing all 13 people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2000s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

11 February 2006: a Sudanese Air Force An-26 crashed into a building upon landing at Aweil, South Sudan after the front tyre burst, killing all 20 people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2000s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

4 October 2007: An Africa One An-26 (9Q-COS) crashed into the Kinshasa neighbourhood of Kimbaseke just after takeoff . 21 out of 22 people on board and 28 people on the ground died. Initial reports indicate a lost propeller.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2000s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

6 June 2011: Solenta Aviation Flight 122A, an An-26 (TR-LII), crashed in the sea near Libreville , Gabon, during an attempted go-around following hydraulic problems. Four people on board were rescued and transported to a local hospital, but were not seriously injured. The aircraft was operating on behalf of DHL.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2010s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

21 November 2012: a Yemeni Air Force An-26 crashed close to Sanaa International Airport , killing all 10 people on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2010s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

19 August 2012: An Alfa Airlines An-26-100 (ST-ARL) struck a mountain during its second approach to the Talodi airfield in South Kordofan , Sudan. All 26 passengers on board and six crew members died.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2010s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

21 February 2014: A Libyan Air Cargo An-26 (5A-DOW), operating an ambulance flight, crashed in a farm near Grombalia, 60 km short of Tunis-Carthage Airport, after one of its engines caught fire. The accident resulted in the death of all its 11 occupants: six crew members, two doctors and three patients.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2010s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

14 July 2014: Ukraine Air Force An-26 19 blue flying at 6,500 m (21,300 ft) was shot down and crashed near Izvaryne, Ukraine, killing two of six on board. (confirmed to be shot using Buk missile system ). U.S. officials would later say evidence suggested the aircraft had been fired on from inside Russian territory^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2010s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

14 October 2017: A Valan Air An-26 (ER-AVB) chartered by the French Military crashed shortly before landing at Abidjan , the Ivory Coast capital. Four people were killed and six were injured.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2010s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

6 March 2018: Russian Aerospace Forces An-26 RF-92955 crashed at Khmeimim Air Base . All 33 passengers and six crew died in the incident.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2010s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

20 December 2018: A Gomair An-26 (9S-AGB) crashed 19 nautical miles short of Kinshasa with 7 or 8 people on board. The aircraft was found more than 24 hours later by a local. The aircraft was carrying election materials on behalf of the Central Electoral National Independent Commission (CENI).^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2010s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

24 December 2018: Congolese Air Force An-26 9T-TAB crashed as it overshot the runway at Beni Airport in North Kivu province. The aircraft was reportedly transporting troops, and the crash resulted in 38 people being taken to hospital.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2010s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

25 September 2020: Ukraine Air Force An-26 76 yellow with cadets of the Ivan Kozhedub National Air Force University crashed and immediately caught fire in Ukraine 's Kharkiv Oblast . There were 27 people on board; 25 were killed immediately and one died in hospital; the sole survivor was seriously injured.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2020s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

6 July 2021: A Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky Air An-26, crashed on a cliff in the vicinity of Palana , killing all 22 passengers and six crew members. Most of the debris slid down into the Okhotsk Sea .^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2020s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

22 September 2021: a technical flight that disappeared from flight radars 38 km from Khabarovsk crashed, killing all six members of the crew.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2020s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

14 June 2024: Utair Flight 9706, an Antonov An-26-100, crash-landed 1 km from Utrenny Airport in bad weather injuring 3 of the 41 on board.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2020s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

25 February 2025: A Sudanese Air Force Antonov An-26 crashed in a residential area shortly after takeoff from Wadi Seidna Air Base . All 17 people on board were killed, as well as 29 people on the ground.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2020s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

31 March 2026: A Russian Air Force Antonov An-26 crashed into a cliff in Crimea, killing 30 people.^[source]Antonov An-26 · Accidents and incidents / 2020s; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Capacity: 40 passengers / 5,500 kg (12,100 lb)^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Length: 23.8 m (78 ft 1 in)^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wingspan: 29.3 m (96 ft 2 in)^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Height: 8.58 m (28 ft 2 in)^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Wing area: 74.98 m 2 (807.1 sq ft)^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Empty weight: 15,020 kg (33,113 lb)^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Max takeoff weight: 24,000 kg (52,911 lb)^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Powerplant: 2 × Progress AI-24VT Turboprop engines, 2,103 kW (2,820 hp) each^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Powerplant: 1 × Tumansky Ru19A-300 Turbojet booster / APU, 7.85 kN (1,760 lbf) thrust^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Propellers: 4-bladed Constant speed metal bladed propellers, 3.90 m (12 ft 10 in) diameter^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Cruise speed: 440 km/h (270 mph, 240 kn)^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Range: 2,500 km (1,600 mi, 1,300 nmi) with maximum fuel^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Range with max payload: 1,100 km (680 mi)^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Service ceiling: 7,500 m (24,600 ft)^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

Rate of climb: 8 m/s (1,600 ft/min)^[source]Antonov An-26 · Specifications; only the objects and conditions stated in this passage

USSR^[source]Inventory Origin column; table 12, row 13, cell 3; revision 1367546664; retrieved 2026-10-02