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An-72 · Length
Single source28.07 m (92 ft 1 in)[source]
Length
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | Antonov An-72 | Reims-Cessna F406 Caravan II |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | five[source] | One[source] |
| Type | Transport aircraft[source] | Twin-engined utility[source] |
| National origin | Soviet Union[source] | France United States[source] |
| Manufacturer | Antonov[source] | Reims Aviation |
11.89 m (39 ft 0 in)[source]
2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A -112 turboprop each
Single source2 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A -112 turboprop , 373 kW (500 hp) 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]
1,850 ft/min
Single source9.4 m/s (1,850 ft/min)[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, production to recommence[source] |
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| Primary users | Russian Aerospace Forces Russian Navy Angolan Air Force Soviet Air Force (historical)[source] | French DGDDI Republic of Korea Navy[source] |
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| Number built | 133[source] | 99[source] |
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| Manufactured | 1977–2002[source] | 1983–2013[source] |
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| First flight | 31 August 1977 ( 1977-08-31 )[source] | 22 September 1983[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] | 12 passengers[source] |
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| Developed from | — | Cessna 404 Titan[source] |
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| Reported operators |
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