Cargo Airplanes
Antonov An-70
ICAO: AN70
Overview
The Antonov An-74 is a twin-engine transport aircraft derived from the An-72. Designed for operation in Arctic conditions, it features over-wing engine placement. The aircraft entered service in the 1980s.
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Specifications
Units
- Engine
- 2 × Lotarev D-36 turbofans
- Engine type
- Turbofan
- Thrust
- 2 × 14,300 lbf · 64 kN
- Avionics
- —
- Wing tips
- No winglets
- Seats
- 10
- Crew
- —
- Cabin width
- 8 ft 2 in · 2.50 m
- Cabin height
- 7 ft 3 in · 2.20 m
- Cabin length
- 34 ft 5 in · 10.50 m
- Exterior length
- 92 ft 1 in · 28.07 m
- Tail height
- 28 ft 5 in · 8.65 m
- Fuselage diameter
- 9 ft 2 in · 2.80 m
- Wing span
- 104 ft 8 in · 31.89 m
- Baggage volume
- —
- Gross weight
- —
- Empty weight
- —
- Max takeoff weight
- 76,000 lb · 34,500 kg
- Max landing weight
- —
- Max payload
- 15,000 lb · 6,800 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 4,300 gal · 16,200 L · 13,000 kg (Jet A)
- Max cruise speed
- 324 kt · 373 mph · 600 km/h
- Maximum speed
- —
- Cruise speed
- —
- Approach speed
- —
- Range
- 2,483 nm · 2,860 mi · 4,600 km
- Fuel burn
- 1.29 nm/gal · 0.63 km/L
- Ceiling
- 33,136 ft · 10,100 m
- Rate of climb
- —
- Takeoff distance
- 6,250 ft · 1,900 m
- Landing distance
- 5,600 ft · 1,700 m
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Operational Context
Antonov An-74 — short takeoff and landing transport aircraft
The An-74 first flew in 1983 and entered service in 1986. It features a high wing with engines mounted above to improve short-field performance. The aircraft was optimized for operations in harsh climates.
Two turbofan engines producing approximately 14,000 pounds of thrust (62 kN) each power the aircraft. Cruise speed approaches 400 knots (741 km/h). Maximum takeoff weight exceeds 70,000 pounds (31,752 kg).
The An-74 has been used for cargo, passenger, and special mission roles. Its rugged design supports operations from unprepared airfields. Production has continued in limited numbers.
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