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Measured figures
An-72 · Length
Single source28.07 m (92 ft 1 in)[source]
1978 Cessna 185 II landplane · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Antonov An-72 | Cessna 185 Skywagon |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | five[source] | one[source] |
| Type | Transport aircraft[source] | Light utility aircraft[source] |
| National origin | Soviet Union[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | Antonov[source] | Cessna Aircraft Company[source] |
| Status |
25 ft 9 in (7.85 m)[source]
1978 Cessna 185 II landplane · 1 × Continental IO-520-D
Single source1 × Continental IO-520-D , 300 hp (220 kW)[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]
1978 Cessna 185 II landplane · 1,010 ft/min (
Single source1,010 ft/min (5.1 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
In service[source] |
Active[source] |
| Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces Russian Navy Angolan Air Force Soviet Air Force (historical)[source] | — |
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| Number built | 133[source] | 3,916[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1977–2002[source] | 1961–1985[source] |
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| First flight | 31 August 1977 ( 1977-08-31 )[source] | July 1960 ( July 1960 )[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] | five passengers[source] |
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| Introduction date | — | 1961 ( 1961 )[source] |
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| Developed from | — | Cessna 180[source] |
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| Variant | — | St-Just Super-Cyclone[source] |
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| Propellers | — | 2-bladed constant speed, 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) diameter[source] |
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| Stall speed | — | 49 kn (56 mph, 91 km/h)[source] |
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| Wing loading | — | 19.3 lb/sq ft (94 kg/m 2 )[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | United States[source] |
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| Reported operators |
| — |
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