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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.
THREE-VIEW DRAWING
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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DESIGNER
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OKB Antonov
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COUNTRY
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Russia/ Ukraine
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TYPE
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Multipurpose transport aircraft
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CREW
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4-5
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POWER-PLANT
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2 TJE Progress D-36 (D-436)
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Thrust, kN
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2 x 63,74 (2 x 73,62)
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DIMENSIONS
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Length, m
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28,07
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Height, m
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8,75
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Wing span, m
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31,89
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Wing area m2
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98,62
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WEIGHT
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Maximum take-off, kg
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34.500
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Normal take-off, kg
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30.500
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Empty aircraft, kg
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19.050
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Internal fuel, kg
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12.950
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PERFORMANCE
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Maximum speed, km/h
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750
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Cruising speed, km/h
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550-600
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Service ceiling, m
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10.000
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Range, km
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4.800-5.000
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| Max Range, km ( pay load 10.000 kg), km | 1.150 |
| Payload, kg | 68 soldiers or 57 paratroops, or 24 litter with attendants or 10.000 kg freight. |
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ARMAMENT
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