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Measured figures
An-72 · Length
Single source28.07 m (92 ft 1 in)[source]
PA-18-150 landplane · Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Antonov An-72 | Piper PA-18 Super Cub |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Transport aircraft[source] | Light utility aircraft[source] |
| National origin | Soviet Union[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Antonov[source] | Piper Aircraft[source] |
| Status | In service[source] | — |
22 ft 7 in (6.88 m)[source]
PA-18-150 landplane · 1 × Lycoming O-320 air-cooled flat four engine
Single source1 × Lycoming O-320 air-cooled flat four engine, 150 hp (110 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]
PA-18-150 landplane · 960 ft/min (
Single source960 ft/min (4.9 m/s)[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] | 10,326[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1977–2002[source] | 1949–1983; 1988–1994[source] |
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| First flight | 31 August 1977 ( 1977-08-31 )[source] | 1949[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] | 1 passenger[source] |
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| Introduction date | — | 1949[source] |
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| Developed from | — | Piper PA-11 Cub Special[source] |
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| Aspect ratio | — | 7:1[source] |
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| Airfoil | — | USA 35B MOD[source] |
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| Fuel capacity | — | 36 US gal (30 imp gal; 140 L)[source] |
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| Stall speed | — | 43 mph (69 km/h, 37 kn) (flaps down)[source] |
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| Never exceed speed | — | 153 mph (246 km/h, 133 kn)[source] |
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| Takeoff distance to 50 ft (15 m) | — | 500 ft (152 m)[source] |
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| Landing distance from 50 ft (15 m) | — | 725 ft (221 m)[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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