An-26, O.K.Antonov 'Curl'

(31K) at Sheremetjevo-I airport, by Paul Nann
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actical transport, development of the An-24. The An-26 like the An-24RV has an auxiliary turbojet in the right engine nacell, used for high-and-hot operations. The An-26 has a rear loading ramp and decreased number of cabin windows..
The An-26 serves at the same time as medium sized military transport. In addition to carrying cargo, it is equipped with side benches to accommodate troops or parachuters. In recent years, the An-26 has become quite popular for work with relief organizations and freight forwarders in Africa and Latin America. Thanks to the rear loading ramp, the An-26 can operated without much ground support.
Passenger variant can accommodate 40 passengers.
By year 1983 more than 1000 An-26 were built.
PredecessorsModifications

An-24RT 		An-50 with four jet engines ??;

An-26 (32k) landing at RAF Fairford, by Paul Nann;
5k ... as it is.
More Links...
  • An-26 at A Guide to Russian Airliners
  • Antonov An-26 site by Lutz Kobert who was flying the An-26 for twelve years.
  • An-26, Antonov 'Curl'
  • An-26, Antonov
  • An-26 at Virtual Aircraft Museum;
  • Antonov An-26 in Poland;
  • An-26 Curl
    		• Technical data
    Type An-26
    Function Passenger
    Cargo
    Year 1969
    Crew 4...5
    Engines 2*2820hp AI-24T
    1*7.85kN RU-19-300
    Length 23.8m
    Height 8.58m
    Wingspan 29.2m
    Wing area 75m2
    Empty weight 14750kg
    Maximum takeoff weight 24000kg
    Wing load 320kg/m2
    Power load 4.26kg/hp
    Maximum Speed at 6000m 540km/h
    Cruise Speed at 6000m 440km/h
    Landing Speed 175km/h
    Landing Roll 610m
    Takeoff Roll 640m
    Ferry Range 2250km
    Range with maximum load 980km
    Ceiling 7500m
    Climb
    at 0m 3.3m/sec
    Payload
    Fuel ?kg
    Seats 40
    Cargo 5500kg
    Created March 27, 1997
    Modified March 11, 1999
    by Alexandre Savine    		 Back to
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