Designed as a replacement for the elderly AN-12 and as a competitor to
the Lockheed Hercules, the AN-70 is a capable freighter although the
future of the complete programme is uncertain at this time. It features
a rear loading ramp and can be operated from unpaved airfields.
UR-NTK c/n 770102 Ukraine
3 seat cargo aircraft first flown in 1994
Engines: 4x 14,000shp(10,440kW) Ivchenko
Length: 132’1”(40.25m)
Height: 52’10”(16.1m)
Wingspan: 144’6.5”(44.06m)
No.built: 2+
Range: 4500miles(7250km)
Cruising speed: 450mph(724kmh) Empty weight: 145,000lb(66,000kg)
Maximum take-off weight: 286,000lb(130,000kg)
|