Antonov AN-26

Developed from the AN-24T, the AN-26 has a redesigned rear fuselage with a cargo ramp. Although primarily a military transport, large numbers are currently in service with civil cargo operators. It was allocated the NATO code name ‘Curl’ and served with the air forces of Peru, Bangladesh and Poland among others.

                                 SP-KWC                   c/n 1602                   Ukraine Photo: John Chalmers
45 seat transport first flown in 1968

Engines: 2x 2820ehp(2103kW) Ivchenko AI-24VT
Length: 78’1”(23.78m)                                                                                      Height: 28’1.5”(8.57m)
Wingspan: 95’9.5”(29.19m)                                                                                            No.built: 862
Range: 770miles(1239km)                                                               Cruising speed: 270mph(434kmh) Empty weight: 32,518lb(14,763kg)                                   Maximum take-off weight: 52,911lb(24,021kg)

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