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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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