Antonov An-72
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The Antonov An-72 is a transport aircraft developed by Antonov in the former Soviet Union. It was designed as a STOL transport and intended as a replacement for the Antonov An-26 but variants have found success as commercial freighters. The An-72 gets its nickname Cheburashka from the large engine intake ducts which resemble the oversized ears of the popular Soviet animated creature with the same name.

Antonov An-72 merupakan pesawat penumpang yang dibuat oleh perusahaan Ukraina, Antonov. An-72 diberi nama Coaler oleh NATO. Maskapai ini dibuat oleh STOL transport. Menggantikan Antonov An-26.1
The Antonov An-72 Coaler transport and cargo plane was developed for the Russian military, and some details about the airplane (including its original cost) remain unknown today.2
Antonov An-72AT kansainvälisten vakiokonttien kuljetuskyky Antonov An-72S merkkihenkilöiden matkustajakone Antonov An-72P merivalvontakone 3
The Antonov An-72 and An-74 series of small jetliners is slowly replacing that fleet and a larger Antonov An-70 freighter is under certification.4
FS2004 Antonov An-72 in Antonov Airlines Colors The Antonov An-72 "Coaler" was designed as a Short TakeOff and Landing (STOL) aircraft which can operate from unprepared airfields.5
Aircraft such as the Antonov An-72, PBY Catalina, Martin P5M Marlin, Yokosuka H5Y, and Kawanishi H6K, while the one in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga 6
View the full size photo! Russia - Ministry of Interior RF-72922 Antonov An-72 Other Location - Undisclosed Aircraft: Russia - Ministry of Interior Antonov An-72 Location: 7

Made by Antonov.

Antonov An-72 is the predecessor of the Antonov An-71.

landed two Antonov An-72 civilian aircraft at the Qurghonteppa airfield in March 2011.8
Antonov AN-72 & An-74, which use the engine exhaust flowing over the upper wing to aid in STOL.9
The Antonov An-72 (NATO name Coaler) was designed in the mid-1970's as a replacement for the An-26 (NATO name Curl), a turboprop powered light tactical transport aircraft that served in great 10
Description: The Antonov An-72 (NATO reporting name 'Coaler') is a transport aircraft developed by Antonov in the former Soviet Union.11
program, but its design based on an Antonov An-72 was on the losing end of the October 2007 downselect.12
The Antonov An-72 / An-74 is a medium sized transport aircraft of a quite unique design. It was built to be capable of operating out of smaller airstrips.13
Empty Weight Lb
42000
Wing Area Sqm
99
Eng 1 Type
36.0
Max Speed Mph
435
Cruise Speed Kmh
550
Lists
* List of military aircraft of the Soviet Union and the CIS* List of aircraft
Cruise Speed Mph
342
Range Km
4325
Successor
Antonov An-71
Status
Operational
See Also
* Coandă effect
Span In
7
Gross Weight Lb
76058
Capacity
up to 52 passengers
Span Ft
104
Number Built
200
Crew
5
Empty Weight Kg
19050
Gross Weight Kg
34500
Unit Cost
17.0
1200.0
Height In
4
Primary user
Aeroflot
Manufacturer
Antonov
Range Miles
2688
First Flight
22
Max Speed Kmh
700
Height Ft
28
Eng 1 Lbf
14330
Wing Area Sqft
1062
Met Or Eng
met
Eng 1 Kn
64
Span M
32
Length Ft
92
Variants With Their Own Articles
Antonov An-71
Height M
9
Similar Aircraft
* Boeing YC-14* McDonnell-Douglas YC-15
Eng 1 Number
2
Related
* Antonov An-71
Length In
1
Length M
28
Category
AWACS aircraft
Antonov aircraft
STOL
Soviet cargo aircraft 1970-1979
Soviet military transport aircraft 1970-1979

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