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An-72 (Coaler)
Antonov · USSR
Much like the Boeing YC-14, the An-72 utilized the Coandă effect to improve lift. Its engines were placed over the wing roots to prevent the ingestion of debris from rough, snowy, or unpaved Siberian airfields.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 705 km/h |
| Range | 4,800 km |
| Ceiling | 11,800 m |
| Engines | 2x Lotarev D-36 turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.
Next Aircraft in Timeline
P-3C Update II →
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An-72 (Coaler)
Antonov · USSR
Much like the Boeing YC-14, the An-72 utilized the Coandă effect to improve lift. Its engines were placed over the wing roots to prevent the ingestion of debris from rough, snowy, or unpaved Siberian airfields.
Technical Specifications
| First Flight | 1976 |
|---|---|
| Max Speed | 705 km/h |
| Range | 4,800 km |
| Ceiling | 11,800 m |
| Engines | 2x Lotarev D-36 turbofans |
Armament & Payload
None.