Antonov

Antonov AN-8

The AN-8 was designed as a transport for the Soviet Air Force although a small number were operated by Aeroflot as freighters. In recent years a dozen or so have emerged from Russia and are now engaged as cargo transports in the Middle East, South Asia and Africa.

J2-KBG               c/n 0G3410                         Ukraine

70 seat transport first flown in 1955

Engines: 2x 5100shp(3802kW) Kuznetsov NK-2M
Length: 85’3”(26.0m)                                                                                          Height: 31’10”(9.7m)
Wingspan: 99’5”(30.27m)                                                                                               No.built: 156
Range: 1738miles(2780km)                                                             Cruising speed: 298mph(480kmh) Empty weight: 53,753lb(24,400kg)                                   Maximum take-off weight: 95,610lb(43,400kg)

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