Antonov An-2
(Reguidit frae Shijiazhuang Y-5)
The Antonov An-2 (Roushie nickname: "Annushka" or "Annie") is a Soviet mass-produced single-ingine biplane utility/agricultural aircraft designed an manufactured bi the Antonov Design Bureau (nou State Company) syne 1946.[1] (USAF/DoD reportin name Type 22,[5] NATO reportin name Colt.[6])
| An-2 | |
|---|---|
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| An-2R on skis allaein operations in the snaw | |
| Role | Agricultural an utility aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov Hongdu Aviation Industry Group WSK PZL-Mielec Shijiazhuang[1] |
| Designer | Oleg Antonov |
| First flicht | 31 August 1947[2] |
| Status | Series production mey still continue in Cheenae as the Shijiazhuang Y-5;[3] ingine refittin project underway<[4] |
| Primar uisers | Soviet Union North Korea Cheenae Mony ithers |
| Produced | 1947–2002 |
| Nummer biggit | 18,000+[1] |
| Variants | Antonov An-3 |
References
eedit- ↑ a b c Gordon,Yefim & Komissarov, Dmitry. “Antonov An-2”. Midland. Hinkley. 2004. ISBN 1-85780-162-8
- ↑ Sharpe, Michael. Biplanes, Triplanes, and Seaplanes, pg.32. London, England: Friedman/Fairfax Books, 2000. ISBN 1-58663-300-7.
- ↑ Gordon,Yefim & Komissarov, Dmitry. "Chinese Aircraft". Hikoki Publications. Manchester. 2008. ISBN 978-1-902109-04-6
- ↑ "Россия заказала у Антонова усовершенствованные кукурузники". Korrespondent (in Roushien). 7 November 2013. Retrieved 4 September 2013.
- ↑ "Designations of Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft and Missiles". Designation-systems.net. 18 Januar 2008. Retrieved 8 Mairch 2014.
- ↑ "Designations of Soviet and Russian Military Aircraft and Missiles". Designation-systems.net. 18 Januar 2008. Retrieved 8 Mairch 2014.