Antonov An-32
NATO: Cline
Overview
Antonov An-32
Bangladesh air force Antonov An-32 in flight.
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Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Transport aircraft
Entered service
1984
Status
In service
Development
Mid 1970's
First flight
July 1976
Developer
Soviet Union
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OKB Antonov
Production
Mid 1970's - present
Producer
Soviet Union
-
Antonov
Ukraine - Antonov
Ukraine - Antonov
Unit cost
$ 15 million
Number produced
Over 370 aircraft
Designations
Cline (NATO reporting name)
Description
The Antonov An-32 is a military transport aircraft of Soviet origin. It is a further development of the widely used An-26 twin engine turboprop aircraft. With nearly twice the power compared to the An-26 the An-32 is a more capable aircraft.
Details
Facts
An-32B
General
Origin
Soviet Union
Type
Transport aircraft
Crew
3
Dimensions
Length
23.78 m
Wingspan
29.2 m
Height
8.75 m
Wing area
75 m²
Empty weight
16.8 t
Max take-off weight
27.0 t
Propulsion
Engine setup
2x turboprop engine
Four bladed propeller
Powerplant
ZMKB Progress AI-20DM
Power output
5.112 hp each
Fuel
7.100 L
Flight characteristics
Speed
530 km/h maximum
470 km/h cruise
Range
2.500 km
Ceiling
9.5 km
Take-off run
760 - 880 m
Landing run
470 - 505 m
Payload
Cargo
6.7 t maximum
Passengers
50 regular passengers
39 paratroopers
24 stretchers plus 3 attendees
Related articles
Antonov An-26
The An-32 is the successor to the earlier An-26. The uprated engines on the An-32 provide a higher ceiling and improved cargo capacity.