Russia
An-72 COALER (ANTONOV)
Gary's Combat Aircraft Reference Guide

FM 44-80:  An-72

GENERAL DATA

Country of Origin: CIS (formerly USSR).
Similar Aircraft: C-160 Transall, G.222.
Crew: Three.
Role: Medium-transport, STOL.
Armament: None.
Dimensions: Length: 87 ft, 2 in (26.56 m). Span: 84 ft, 9 in (25.84 m).

DESCRIPTION

Wings: High-mounted and back-tapered with blunt tips and a negative slant.

Engine(s): Two turbofans in long pods mounted on top of the wings. Round air intakes extend from the front of the wings' leading edges.

Fuselage: Circular with round, solid nose, upswept rear section, and a flush cockpit.

Tail: Swept-back, untapered fin. Back-tapered flats high-mounted on the fin forming a "T".

USER COUNTRY

CIS.