Antonov An-26
Civilian
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The Antonov An-26 transport aircraft, introduced in 1969, extended the An-24 platform with improved cargo handling capabilities and operational flexibility. Spanning 29.3 meters and measuring 23.8 meters in length, this twin-engine aircraft achieved 2,500-kilometer range, serving Soviet and international regional networks effectively. Its design emphasized practical cargo operations over passenger comfort.
Specifications
- Role
- Transport aircraft / regional airliner
- Origin
- Soviet Union
- Engines
- 2
- First flight
- 1969
- Length
- 23.8 m
- Wingspan
- 29.3 m
- Range
- 2,500 km