Antanov AN 12
Antonov An-12 "Cub" |
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The Antonov An-12 "Cub" is a cargo development of the AN-10 commercial transport. The first prototype flew in March of 1957. The civilian version, the An-12B, first flew in 1961 and went in production in 1962. Over 900 military and civilian versions had been built before production finally ended in 1973.
Designed by O.K.Antonov ASTC as a medium-range transport aircraft. The AN 12 with a payload capacity of 20 tonnes and unfailing reliability in the most arduous conditions is highly thought of by many commercial air operators and Air Forces around the world. This aircraft performs well on hot and high mountainous airfields with austere, unpaved or unimproved runways.
Loading Dimensions for the AN-12
Note: AN-12 rear ramp is not loadable due to the operation of the clamshell
| Cargo hold length |
13.5 m |
| Cargo hold width |
3m (max 3.5m) |
| Cargo hold height |
2.4 m |
| Cargo hold volume |
90 m3 |
| Maximum payload |
20 t |
| NATO Code Name |
Cub |
| U.S. Counterpart |
Lockheed C-130 Hercules (1954) |
| Primary Role |
Tactical airlift |
| National Origin |
Ukraine |
| Manufacturer |
Antonov Design Bureau |
| Wingspan |
124 feet, 8 inches (38m) |
| Length |
108 feet, 7 inches (33.1m) |
| Height at Tail |
34 feet, 6 inches (10.5m) |
| Cargo Hold Length |
44 feet, 3 inches (13.5m) |
| Width |
11 feet, 6 inches (3.5m) |
| Height |
8 feet, 6 inches (2.6m) |
| Engines |
Four Ivchenko AI-20K turboprops |
| Horsepower |
4,000 shp (2,983kW) each |
| Cruise Speed |
416 mph (670km/h) |
| Max Speed |
482 mph (777km/h) |
| Range (w/ max payload) |
1,492 nm (3,600km) |
| Range (w/ max fuel) |
3,075 nm (5,700km) |
| Service Ceiling |
33,500 feet (10,200m) |
| Operating Weight |
61,730 pounds (28,000kg) |
| Max Payload |
44,090 pounds (20,000kg) or 60 fully-equipped paratroopers |
| Max Takeoff Weight |
134,482 pounds (61,000kg) |
| Basic Crew |
Six |
| Date Deployed |
1959 |
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Publication date
2005-Oct-11
