Antonov An-32
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Image:32-photo-4 © ANTONOV ASTC 2004.jpg The Antonov An-32 (NATO reporting name: "Cline") is a twin-engined turboprop military transport aircraft.
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General characteristics
The An - 32 is basically a re-engined An - 26. The An - 32 is brought in to withstand adverse weather conditions better than the standard An - 26.
- First flight: 1976
- Production total: 357
- Propulsion: 2 turboprop engines
- Max passengers: 50
The An-32 is still operated by some air forces. At present more than 240 of the An-32 aircraft are being operated in the countries around the world, including CIS, Afghanistan, Armenia, Bangladesh, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, India, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, Sri Lanka, Ukraine, and several African countries like Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Tanzania. The Indian Air Force alone operates 112 An-32 aircraft. Most of these nations have adverse weather conditions which stands as indication to the durability of the An-32.
Specifications (An-32)
Image:Antonow An-32 Risszeichnung cline d1.gif Template:Aero-specs
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Related development: An-26
Comparable aircraft:
Designation sequence: An-26 - An-28 - An-30 - An-32 - An-38
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