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Antonov An-12BPS / An-12PP (maritime)

Antonov · Maritime Patrol / ASW · USSR · Early Jet (1946–1969)

Antonov An-12BPS / An-12PP (maritime) — Maritime Patrol / ASW
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The Antonov An-12 is a four-engined turboprop transport aircraft designed in the Soviet Union. It is the military version of the Antonov An-10 and has many variants. For more than three decades, the An-12 was the standard medium-range cargo and paratroop transport aircraft of the Soviet Air Forces. A total of 1,248 aircraft were built.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
Maritime Patrol
Domain
Dual-Use
Era
Early Jet (1946–1969)
Country
USSR
Manufacturer
Antonov
Operator
Soviet Navy / many
Primary Role
Maritime Patrol / ASW
Status
Retired
Service Entry
1959
Produced
1248
Propulsion
Turboprop
Engine
4x Ivchenko AI-20K turboprop
Thrust / Power
19,600 shp total
Launch
Ground
Length (ft)
108.6
Wingspan (ft)
124.6
Empty Weight (lb)
61729
MTOW (lb)
134482
Payload (lb)
44000
Endurance (hr)
10
Service Ceiling (ft)
33465
Range (mi)
3542
Max Speed (mph)
482
Armament
2x 23mm NR-23 (tail); bombs/mines