SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The An-26 is a twin-turboprop military transport aircraft developed from the An-24. It is widely used for tactical airlift, paradrop operations, and medevac by numerous post-Soviet and developing nation air forces.
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PRODUCTION INFO
IN SERVICE1973
FIRST FLIGHT1969
UNITS PRODUCED1,398
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Antonov An-26 - Antonov
ADVANTAGES
- Simple and robust design
- Can operate from unprepared strips
- Low operating cost
- Good cargo versatility
DISADVANTAGES
- Aging design with limited avionics
- Vulnerable to modern air defenses
- Limited pressurization for high-altitude ops
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CREW5
RANGE2,550 Km
ENGINE2x ZMKB Progress AI-24VT Turboprop
PAYLOAD5,500 Kg
MAX SPEED540 Km/H
Discussion & Reviews(3)
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SIGN INNileDefenderColonel
44d ago
The crew ergonomics improvements here translate directly to reduced decision latency under fire.
MediterraneoStratRear Admiral
46d ago
Sensor suite integration on this hull class gives it anti-submarine capability well above its tonnage class.
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The crew ergonomics improvements here translate directly to reduced decision latency under fire.