Antonov An-12 "Cub"

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Antonov An-12 "Cub"

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

Publication date 2006-Jun-12

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