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An An-74T formerly operated by Antonov Airlines
Role	Transport aircraft
National origin	Soviet Union / Ukraine
Manufacturer	Antonov
First flight	September 29, 1983
Introduction	1983
Status	In service
Primary users	Russian Air Force Egyptian Air Force Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force
Produced	1986–present
Number built	195 (An-72 & An-74)
Developed from	Antonov An-72
Developed into	Antonov An-148

The An-74 was initially an upgrade of the An-72 test aircraft, intended to be used in the Arctic and Antarctica; and had the designation An-72A "Arctic". The aircraft's main purpose is to deliver cargo, equipment and personnel over short- and medium-range routes in any climatic conditions ranging from −60 to 45 °C (−76 to 113 °F) and at any latitude, including the North Pole, and high altitudes. It can operate to and from low grade airstrips such as concrete, pebble, ice and snow aerodromes. Produced in tandem with the An-72, the An-74 can be fitted with wheel-ski landing gear, de-icing equipment and a number of other upgrades allowing the aircraft to support operations in Arctic or Antarctic environments.

The Antonov An-74 (Russian: Антонов Ан-74, NATO reporting name: Coaler) is a Soviet/Ukrainian transport aircraft developed by Antonov. It is a variant of the An-72. The An-72 and An-74 get their nickname, Cheburashka, from the large engine intake ducts, which resemble the oversized ears of the popular Soviet animated character of the same name.

Antonov An-74 "Coaler" "Arctic" Produced 1986–present

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Antonov An-74 "Coaler" "Arctic" Produced 1986–present

General Info

Crew: five (captain, first officer, navigator, flight engineer, loadmaster)
Capacity: up to 52 passengers
Length: 28.07 m (92 ft 1 in)
Wingspan: 31.89 m (104 ft 7.5 in)
Height: 8.65 m (28 ft 4.5 in)

Powerplant

Wing area: 98.62 m² Empty weight: 19,050 kg Gross weight: 34,500 kg Powerplant: 2 × Lotarev D-36 series 1A , 63.9 kN (14,330 lbf) thrust each

Performance

Maximum speed: 700 km/h
Cruise speed: 550 or 600 km/h (342 or 373 mph, 297 or 324 kn)
Range: 4,325 km
Service ceiling: 10,100 m

Related development

- Douglas C-133 Cargomaster – US heavy lift four engine turboprop military aircraft, 1956
- Boeing C-17 Globemaster III – Four engine military transport aircraft
- Ilyushin Il-76 – Russian heavy military transport aircraft
- Xi'an Y-20 – Chinese military transport aircraft
- Airbus A400M Atlas – Multi-national four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft
- Short Belfast-British military transport aircraft

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The first An-74 flight took place on September 29, 1983, four years after the An-72, its parent aircraft. Almost immediately after, cold-weather testing and Arctic operations began taking place, fulfilling the intentions of the aircraft designers. Notably, an An-74 evacuated the crew of Arctic station SP-32 on March 6, 2004

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Antonov An-72/74

Antonov Company is a state-owned commercial company originally established in Novosibirsk, Russia.

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The Antonov AN- 74 with registration RA-74006 visited Bern Airport in June 2015. The transport aircraft was produced in 1992. What a rare and exotic aircraft - my heart jumped with joy! The huge engines above the wings give the impression of oversized ears.

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Antonov An-74 "Coaler" An-72"Arctic"
Produced 1986–present

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Antonov An-74 "Coaler"

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