An-2

 

SPECIFICATIONS: The following data applies to all An-2s:

  • Construction: Wings are of an unequal span single bay biplane design, all metal construction, with fabric covering. Fuselage is of all-metal stressed skin semi-monocoque construction. Tail is a braced all metal structure with fabric covering. Wing area is 770 square feet total.
  • Controls: Ailerons, rudder, and elevators are all manually controlled with pushrods and cables. Flaps and trim are electrically operated. Automatic leading edge slats provide excellent slow speed safety and high lift.
  • Landing Gear: Conventional configuration (tail wheel design) with split axle, long stroke oleo shock absorbers on the main mounts and a fully castoring and self centering tail wheel. Brakes are pneumatically operated.
  • Crew: Normally two pilots, may be flown single pilot when no passengers embarked.
  • Dimensions: Length= 41 feet, 9 inches; Span= 59 feet, 8 inches; Height= 13 feet, 2 inches (tail down). Cargo compartment= 13.5 feet long by 5 feet wide by 5.9 feet tall (398.25 cubic feet). Cargo door opening: 4.5 feet wide by 5 feet tall.
  • Weights: Empty= 7,600lbs.; Max Take Off= 12,125lbs.; Max Landing= 11,574lbs.; Max fuel= 2,000lbs. (312 USG); Useful load with max fuel= 2,525lbs. (more if less fuel carried).

PERFORMANCE: The following data applies to all An-2s except float versions which have slightly reduced performance and load capacities. Data is based on a typical weight of 11,600lbs. in mid-mission.

    • Maximum Speed: 139kts. or 160mph. (120kts. more typical)
    • Economy Cruise Speed: 100kts. or 115mph. (95kts. more typical)
    • Minimum Speed: 49kts. or 56mph.
    • Take-Off Speed: 43kts. or 50mph. (15 degrees of flap).
    • Landing Speed: 46kts. or 53mph. (30 degrees of flap).
    • Stall Speed: 35-40kts. but controlled descents possible at 25kts. or 30mph.
    • Typical SL Take-Off distance to clear 50 foot obstacle: 1600 feet.
    • Minimum SL Take-Off Run: 560 feet. (I've managed 175 feet, light with 15kt. HW)
    • Typical SL Landing distance over 50 foot obstacle: 600 feet.
    • Normal Range: 485nm with 45 minute reserve. (550nm max with approx. 6 hours endurance).
    • Max SL Rate of Climb: 680 fpm, 30 minutes to 14,425 feet.
    • Ceiling: 14,425 feet with 1,100lbs. of cargo. (we've managed 9,500 with 3,000lb. load).

 

An-24
Powerplants

An-24V - Two 1887kW (2530ehp) Ivchenko (Progress) AI-24A turboprops, driving four blade constant speed propellers.
An-26 & An-30 - Two 2103kW (2820ehp) AI-24VT turboprops.
Y-7-100 - Two 2080kW (2790shp) Wongan WJ-5A I turboprops.

Performance

An-24V - Max cruising speed 500km/h (270kt), long range cruising speed 450km/h (243kt). Range with max payload 550km (296nm). Range with max fuel 2400km (1295nm).

Weights

An-24V - Empty equipped 13,300kg (29,320lb), max takeoff 21,000kg (46,300lb).
Y-7-100 - Operating empty 14,900kg (32,850lb), max takeoff 21,800kg (48,060lb).

Dimensions

An-24V - Wing span 29.20m (95ft 10in), length 23.53m (77ft 3in), height 8.32m (27ft 4in). Wing area 75.0m2 (807sq ft).
Y-7-100 - Wing span 29.64m (97ft 3in), length 23.71m (77ft 10in), height 8.55m (28ft 1in). Wing area 75.0m2 (807sq ft).

Capacity

Flightcrew of two pilots and flight engineer, plus optional accommodation for a radio operator. Seating arrangements for up to 50 passengers at four abreast. Max payload 5500kg (12,125lb).

Production

More than 1100 An-24s were built. Approximately 880 An-24s remain in commercial service. Chinese production continues. More than 550 An-26s and 120 An-32s are in civil use.