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Measured figures
An-72 · Range
Single source4,325 km (2,688 mi, 2,336 nmi)[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]
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Configuration
| Specification | Antonov An-72 | Piper PA-46 |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | five[source] | — |
| Type | Transport aircraft[source] | Light aircraft[source] |
| National origin | Soviet Union[source] | United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Antonov[source] | Piper Aircraft[source] |
| Status | In service[source] | In production[source] |
| Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces Russian Navy Angolan Air Force Soviet Air Force (historical)[source] | — |
| Number built | 133[source] | 1,000 (as of early 2024)[source] |
| Manufactured | 1977–2002[source] | 1979—present[source] |
| First flight | 31 August 1977 ( 1977-08-31 )[source] | 30 November 1979[source] |
| Developed into | Antonov An-71 Antonov An-74[source] | — |
| Capacity | up to 52 passengers or 10 tonnes of cargo[source] | — |
| OEW | — | 3,003 lb / 1,362 kg[source] |
| Fuel Capacity | — | 120 USgal / 454 L[source] |
| Engine | — | Lycoming TIO-540 -AE2A[source] |
| Reported operators |
| — |