The AN-12 was designed to meet a Soviet Air Force requirement for a tactical air lifter in the late 1950s.
Production began in 1958 and more than 1240 had been built to date.
Many AN-12's have been upgraded and given a new lease of life in the commercial cargo world, and are extremely effective
for short to medium range destinations.
With a rear loading ramp, roof-mounted gantry crane and onboard winches and hoists to assist loading oversized / bulk cargo,
which allows the aircraft to be virtually self - supporting and less reliant on sophisticated handling equipment, the AN-12
is truly the most versatile and cost-effective freighter in the 20 ton category.
The AN-12 has a flight crew of between five and seven comprising of two pilots, radio operator, flight engineer, navigator
and load masters.
| Antonov AN-12 Principal Characteristics |
| Max Payload |
20 tons |
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| Cargo cabin capacity |
95 m3 |
| Range |
3,000 kms |
| Max cruising speed |
550 kmp/h |
| Runway required |
1,800 m |
| Cargo Door Size (H x W) |
310 x 240 cms |
| Main Deck Dimensions (L x W x H) |
13.5 x 2.75 x 2.5 m |
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| Wing Span |
38.0 m |
| Length |
33.1 m |
| Height |
11.4 m |
| Max Take-off Weight |
61 tons |
| Max Landing Weight |
58 tons |
| Empty Weight |
36 tons |
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