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Antonov's Heavy Transports: From the An-22 to An-225, 1965 to the Present

Antonov's Heavy Transports: From the An-22 to An-225, 1965 to the Present

by Yefim Gordon (Author), Dmitriy Komissarov (Author)
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This book charts the development and service history of the Antonov design bureau's heavy transport aircraft. In the late 1950s, the Antonov design bureau began developing the An-22 heavy military transport, intended to carry 50 tons. Powered by four 15,000 hp turboprops, it was the world’s heaviest transport when it first flew in February 1965. The four-turbofan An-124 was again the world’s most capable airlifter when it emerged in 1982, with a payload of 120 tons. It proved its worth in military and humanitarian operations and earned acclaim as a commercial freighter after 1991 for carrying heavy and outsized items. The unique six-engined An-225 "Mriya" was created for carrying the Buran space shuttle. Despite the demise of the Buran program, the aircraft found use on the heavy/outsized cargo transportation market. It is illustrated by a wealth of new photos and color artwork, as well as line drawings.​ Read more

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PublisherSchiffer Military History
Publication dateNovember 28, 2020
LanguageEnglish
Print length288 pages
ISBN-10076436071X
ISBN-13978-0764360718
Item Weight4.15 pounds
Dimensions8.5 x 0.88 x 11 inches
Best Sellers Rank#576,903 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #297 in Aviation History (Books) #797 in Military Aviation History (Books) #883 in Russian History (Books)
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