Antonov An-24 Coke
Summary
| Category | Transport aircraft |
| Origin country | 🇺🇦 Ukraine |
| First flight | 20 October 1959 |
| Year of introduction | 1962 |
| Number produced | 1367 units |
Description
The Antonov An-24 Coke is a military aircraft that was developed in the Soviet Union in the 1950s. It was designed primarily as a transport aircraft, capable of carrying personnel and cargo in various military operations. It was widely used by the Soviet Union and its allies during the Cold War, as well as by several other countries around the world. The An-24 was deployed in a range of missions, including troop transport, cargo transportation, and medical evacuation. Its rugged design and relatively short takeoff and landing capabilities allowed it to operate effectively in diverse terrains and weather conditions.
Technical specifications
| Version: An-24B | |
|---|---|
| Wing area | 75.0 m² (807.0 sqft) |
| Wingspan | 29.2 m (95.8 ft) |
| Height | 8.3 m (27.3 ft) |
| Length | 23.5 m (77.2 ft) |
| Service ceiling | 8400 m (27559 ft) |
| Empty weight | 13300 kg (29321 lbs) |
| Powerplant | 2 × turboprops Ivchenko-Progress AI-24A delivering 1876 kW |
Current operating countries
| Country | Units | ||
|---|---|---|---|
|
China | 91 | |
|
Russia | 24 | |
|
Ukraine | 22 | |
|
Yemen | 8 | |
|
Kazakhstan | 7 | |
|
North Korea | 1 | |
Numbers in parentheses, e.g. '(+5)', indicate units ordered but not yet delivered.
All operators
Armenia • Azerbaijan • Bangladesh • China • Congo • Cuba • Czech Republic • Egypt • Ethiopia • Guinea • Guinea-Bissau • Equatorial Guinea • Hungary • Kazakhstan • Cambodia • Laos • Lithuania • Mali • Mongolia • Poland • North Korea • Romania • Russia • Sudan • Somalia • Slovakia • Syria • Ex-Czechoslovakia • Turkmenistan • Ukraine • Ex-USSR • Uzbekistan • Vietnam • Yemen
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