Overview
The An-26 is a military cargo version of the An-24 airliner, with an upswept rear fuselage and a ramp that can open in flight for loading vehicles or dropping paratroopers. A small jet engine in one nacelle gives extra power for take-off from hot or high airfields.
Over 1,400 were built, and it became a common light transport across the Soviet bloc, Asia and Africa. It also led to the more powerful An-32.
Specifications
Dimensions
| Length | 23.80 m |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.20 m |
| Height | 8.58 m |
| Wing area | 75.0 m² |
Weights & fuel
| Empty weight | 15,020 kg |
|---|---|
| Max. take-off weight | 24,000 kg |
| Max. payload | 5,500 kg |
Performance
| Max. speed | 540 km/h |
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| Cruise speed | 440 km/h |
| Range | 2,550 km |
| Service ceiling | 7,500 m |
Crew & capacity
| Crew | 5 |
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| Seats (max.) | 40 |
| Cargo capacity | 5,500 kg |
Powerplant
| Engines | 2 |
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| Engine model | Ivchenko AI-24VT |
| Power (each) | 2,074 kW |
Figures are compiled from public sources and may be approximate; they can vary by variant and configuration.
Photos
Photo 1: Chris Lofting / Wikimedia Commons · GFDL 1.2
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