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Antonov 72

Antonov · AN72

Distinctive STOL transport with engines mounted above the wing. Designed for operations from rough airstrips.

A twin-engine jet in the large category that cruises at about 323 kts.

2x JetLargeRECAT EFL350 ceilingILS capable

Antonov 72

Photo: Konstantin von Wedelstaedt · GFDL 1.2 · Wikimedia Commons

Performance

ParameterValue
Engines2 x Jet
Weight classLarge (L)
RECAT-EU categoryE (Lower medium)
Service ceiling35,000 ft (FL350)
Max climb rate2,500 fpm
Max descent rate3,000 fpm

Speed envelope

Speeds are approximate true airspeed (TAS). At cruise altitude, the Mach number is the governing limit where shown.

ParameterValue
Minimum speed130 kts
Landing speed140 kts
Cruise speed~323 kts TAS
Maximum speedM0.50 (~330 kts TAS)

Runway requirements

Field lengths used in the simulation for takeoff/landing calculations.

ParameterValue
Takeoff field length7,109 ft / 1.17 nm / 2,167 m
Landing field length7,109 ft / 1.17 nm / 2,167 m

Equipment

CapabilityStatus
ILS approachesYes
Fix navigationYes
SRS category3

Where you'll see it

The Antonov 72 is a military transport aircraft. You'll occasionally see military traffic transiting through en-route airspace.


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