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Measured figures
An-72 · Length
Single source28.07 m (92 ft 1 in)[source]
BT-67 · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Antonov An-72 | Basler BT-67 |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | five[source] | Two (pilot & co-pilot)[source] |
| Type | Transport aircraft[source] | Utility aircraft[source] |
| National origin | Soviet Union[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Antonov[source] | Basler Turbo Conversions[source] |
67 ft 9 in (20.65 m)[source]
BT-67 · 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67R turboprop engines, 1,281 shp ( ) each
Single source2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67R turboprop engines, 1,281 shp (955 kW) each[source]
An-72 · 2 × Lotarev D-36 series 1A Turbofan thrust each
Single source2 × Lotarev D-36 series 1A Turbofan, 63.9 kN (14,330 lbf) thrust each[source]
An-72 · Wing area
Single source98.62 m 2 (1,062 sq ft)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Status | In service[source] | In service[source] |
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| Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces Russian Navy Angolan Air Force Soviet Air Force (historical)[source] | — |
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| Number built | 133[source] | 70[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1977–2002[source] | 1990–present[source] |
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| First flight | 31 August 1977 ( 1977-08-31 )[source] | 1990[source] |
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| Developed into | Antonov An-71 Antonov An-74[source] | — |
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| Capacity | up to 52 passengers or 10 tonnes of cargo[source] | 38 Passengers[source] |
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| Developed from | — | Douglas DC-3 Douglas C-47 Skytrain[source] |
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| Propellers | — | 5-bladed Hartzell constant speed propellers, 9 ft 7 in (2.92 m) diameter[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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