| Role | Transport/Bomber |
|---|---|
| Design group | Antonov |
| Built by | Aviant |
| First flight | 9 July 1976[1] |
| Status | Operational |
| Primary users | Indian Air Force,
Bangladesh Air Force Ukrainian Air Force |
| Produced | 1976–present |
| Number built | 361[2] |
| Unit cost | US$ 6–9 million (2000) |
General characteristics
- Crew: 4
- Capacity: 42 paratroopers/50 passengers/24 Casualties on stretcher with three medical personnel
- Length: 23.78 m (78 ft 0¾ in)
- Wingspan: 29.20 m (95 ft 9½ in)
- Height: 8.75m (28 ft 8½ in)
- Wing area: 75 m² (807 ft²)
- Empty weight: 16,800 kg (37,038 lb)
- Max. takeoff weight: 27,000 kg (59,400 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × ZMKB Progress AI-20DM turboprop, 3,812 kW (5,112 ehp) each
- Maximum speed: 530 km/h (286 knots, 329 mph)
- Cruise speed: 470 km/h (254 knots, 292 mph) (econ cruise)
- Range: 2,500 km (1,350 nmi, 1,553 mi)
- Service ceiling: 9,500 m