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It is a STOL transport powered by two D-36 6.500-kgf turbofan engines and featuring a lifting capacity of 7,5-10 tonnes.
The prototype's maiden flight was made on 31 August, 1977. Under series production since 1985 at the Kharkov-based State Aircraft Production Plant (KhGAPP).
Over 150 aircraft have been built. The An-74 designation was initially assigned to the polar version of the An-72 (built in 1983). Later, all civilian versions of that aircraft family were given that designation.
The series production of the An-74 commenced at the KhGAPP in 1989 with the Polyot plant (Omsk) beginning its series production in 1993.
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Technical specifications
| DESIGNER | Antonov |
| COUNTRY | Russia, Ukraine |
| TYPE | Multipurpose transport aircraft |
| CREW | 4-5 |
| POWER-PLANT | Two turbofan engines D-36 (D-436). |
| Thrust, kgf | 2x6.500 (2x7.507) |
| DIMENSIONS | |
| Length, m | 28,07 |
| Height, m | 8,75 |
| Wing span, m | 31,89 |
| Wing area, m2 | 98,62 |
| WEIGHT | |
| Maximum take-off, kg | 34.500 |
| Normal take-off, kg | 30.500 |
| Empty aircraft, kg | 19.050 |
| Internal fuel, kg | 12.950 |
| Payload, kg | up to 10.000 |
| - soldiers | 68 |
| - paratroops | 57 |
| - stretcher with attendants | 24 |
| PERFORMANCE | |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 750 |
| Cruising speed, km/h | 550-600 |
| Service ceiling, m | 10.000 |
| Range, km | 4.800-5.000 |
| Range with maximum payload, km | 1.150 |
| ARMAMENT | Doesn't have (defensive). |