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Specifications
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Primary Function:
Crew: Engines: Power: Weight Empty: Max. Weight: Fuel Capacity: Seating: Payload: Length: Wingspan: Cruise Speed: Max. Speed: Initial Climb: Ceiling: Ferry Range: First Flight: Year Deployed: |
tactical transport
six Kuznetsov turboprops 4 x 15,000 shp. ea. 251,325 lbs. 551,160 lbs. 14,500 gals. 29 troops 220,500 lbs. 190' 0" 211' 4" 415 mph 460 mph 1,800 fpm 28,000 feet 7,480 miles 2/27/65 1967 |
Antonov An-22
The Antonov An-22 is the largest turboprop aircraft in the world. It is designed for parachute drops and to land troops plus heavy equipment on short, unimproved runways, close to front lines.
Numerous records involving huge payloads, speeds, and altitudes reached were set by the An-22. It has carried payloads as heavy as 220,500 lbs.
The Antonov An-22 has flown military missions throughout the former Soviet Union and in Bagram, Bosnia, Egypt, Kabul, Kandahar, and Syria.
An-22 aircraft have been involved in humanitarian efforts which include delivering relief supplies to Angola, Armenia, Chernobyl, Ethiopia, and Peru.
A total of 68 Antonov An-22 aircraft were produced of which some 40 continue to fly. When An-22 aircraft retire, their missions are being taken over by jet powered aircraft