ANTONOV AN-2
This legendary Soviet biplane was so popular in our Czech lands that it became completely naturalized here. This is evident from the fact that it is known popularly as Andula or Anča for short. Its origins are attributed to the famous Soviet designer Oleg Konstatinovič Antonov. The first prototype flew more than 70 years ago, on 31 August 1947 designated SKh-1 Its production lasted a good 55 years, ending in 2002.
Originally, the aircraft was intended mainly for agricultural activities, that's also the reason why Antonov chose the obsolete biplane design. It was more suited for the flight characteristics of slow crop-dusting flights and the capability of short take-off on an unpaved runway. Today we can no longer imagine it being used for these activities, as it is mainly used as a parachute and transport aircraft. The Andula is most often seen with a piston engine, but was later replaced by a turboprop engine in a few versions to increase performance.
It also became popular in Czechoslovakia, where it served in both the civilian and military sectors. Nowadays it can still be seen operational in some Czech aeroclubs, and one of them will be flying at LEGENDY NEBES! The aircraft under the OK-GIB designation will arrive from the aeroclub Nové Město nad Metují.
Pilot: Aleš Nývlt
Specification
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| Manufacturer: | Antonov, USSR, Ukraine | Powerplant: | 1x nine-cylinder Shvetsov ASh-62IR |
| Crew: | 2 + 12 | Engine trust: | 1 000 hp (736 kW) |
| Wingspan: | 18,18 m | Ceiling: | 4 400 m |
| Length: | 12,74 m | Range: | 900 km |
| Height: | 4 m | Maximum speed: | 258 km/h |
| Wing area: | 71,6 m2 | Cruising speed: | cca 185 km/h |
| Empty weight: | 3 450 kg | Rate of climb: | 3,5 m/s |
| Maximum Take-off weight: | 5 500 kg | Fuel: | AVGAS |
