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Measured figures
An-72 · Length
Single source28.07 m (92 ft 1 in)[source]
Cessna Citation I · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Antonov An-72 | Cessna Citation I |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | five[source] | Two (One pilot on I/SP)[source] |
| Type | Transport aircraft[source] | Corporate jet[source] |
| National origin | Soviet Union[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Antonov[source] | Cessna |
43 ft 6 in (13.26 m)[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]
Cessna Citation I · 2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D -1B turbofans thrust each
Single source2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada JT15D -1B turbofans , 2,200 lbf (9.8 kN) thrust each[source]
Cessna Citation I · 2,719 ft/min (
Single source2,719 ft/min (13.81 m/s)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
| Status | 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] | 689, 688 delivered[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1977–2002[source] | 1971–1985[source] |
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| First flight | 31 August 1977 ( 1977-08-31 )[source] | September 15, 1969 (FanJet 500)[source] |
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| Developed into | Antonov An-71 Antonov An-74[source] | Cessna Citation II[source] |
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| Capacity | up to 52 passengers or 10 tonnes of cargo[source] | 5 passengers[source] |
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| Aspect ratio | — | 7.83:1[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | — | 564 US gal (470 imp gal; 2,130 L) usable fuel[source] |
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| Stall speed | — | 82 kn (94 mph, 152 km/h) ( CAS )[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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