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The Antonov An-32 (NATO reporting name: "Cline") is a twin-engined turboprop military transport aircraft.

Contents

0.1 General characteristics

1 Aircraft Specifications (An-32)

1.1 '''General'''
1.2 '''Performance'''

2 Engine Specifications (An-32)
3 External links
4 Related content

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.

Aircraft Specifications (An-32)

General

Wing Span : 29.20 m

Length : 23.68 m

Height : 8.75 m

Maximum Take Off Weight : 27000 kg

Maximum Payload : 6700 kgs

Flight Crew : Pilot ,Co-pilot, Navigator with provision for Flight Engineer and Loadmaster

Accommodation : 42 paratroppers/50 passengers/24 Casualties on stretcher

Cargo Hold Dimensions : 12.48 (11 metres flat) x 2.30 x 1.84 metres

Cargo Door Size : 2.40 x 1.91 metres, closed by rear loading ramp

Maximum Hold Volume : 30 cubic metres

For use in hot climates (up to 45 °C)

For use at high airfields (up to 4500 m)

Takeoff Run : 1360 metres for max takeoff weight

Performance

Maximum Speed : 530 km/h

Cruise Speed : 470 km/h

Maximum Range : 2,000 km

Service Ceiling : 9200 m

Engine Specifications (An-32)

PowerPlants : Two Ivchyenko AI-20D turboprops

Power : 3,810 kW

Orthographic projection of the Antonov An-32.

External links

Related content

Related development: An-26

Comparable aircraft:

Designation sequence: An-26 - An-28 - An-30 - An-32 - An-38 - An-70 - An-72 - An-74 - An-124 - An-140 - An-148 - An-225

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