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An-22 Antheus
Antonov · USSR
When it was revealed, the An-22 shocked the West with its sheer size. Featuring massive contra-rotating propellers, it was designed to carry the USSR's heaviest equipment, including T-62 tanks, to remote airfields with unprepared runways.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1966 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 740 km/h |
| Range | 5,000 km (with 45,000kg load) |
| Ceiling | 7,500 m |
| Engines | 4x Kuznetsov NK-12MA turboprops |
Armament & Payload
None.