Summary The Antonov An-70 has a high cruising height and fuel efficiency and is designed for various weather conditions. The An-70's wings generate lift for short takeoffs and landing on small runways. The aircraft's short life was due to an unsuccessful bid for the FLA program, a bad crash in 2001, and a partnership breakdown between Russia and Ukraine.
First flown on December 16th, 1994, the Antonov An-70 is a four-engine transport aircraft that was developed by the Antonov Design Bureau (now called Antonov Company ) to replace many older military transport aircraft. Discover the story behind the Antonov An-225's groundbreaking mission carrying the Soviet space shuttle. The Antonov An-70 high-wing design The An-70 was designed with a maximum capacity of 47 tons to transport heavy vehicles, personnel, and cargo.
According to the Antonov Company, the transport aircraft has a length of 40.65m, a height of 16.4m, and a wing span of 44.
06m. The An-70 also has very high fuel efficiency and a high maximum cruising height. Despite its size, this aircraft could travel through all kinds of weather, avoid bad situations, and navigate the skies relatively easily.
Flight Characteristics Antonov An-70 Specs Cruise Speed (km/h) 700-750 Operational Range: 35 tons (km) 5100 Maximum Ceiling (m) 12000 Source: Antonov.com Data in the charts from Antonov is provided in metric units based on the companies' geographical location. The wings on the An-70 are positioned high on the aircraft.
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