Antonov An-3
Antonov · Soviet Union · first flew 1980 · transport aircraft
The Antonov An-3 is a Soviet, later Ukrainian and Russian, civil multipurpose and agricultural aircraft, a turboprop development of the An-2.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × turboprop, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 14 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Large single-engine biplane
- Turboprop with a three-blade reversible-pitch propeller
- Flight compartment rearranged compared with the An-2
An An-2-type biplane with a turboprop in the nose.
Specifications
- The Antonov An-3 has a length of 14 m (46 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 18.18 m (60 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 260 km/h (162 mph).
- Typical crew: 2.
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History
The upgrade replaced the piston engine with a 1,025 kW TVD-20 turboprop. The first example flew on 13 May 1980.
Variants
Versions include the An-3T transport, An-3TK cargo and passenger, An-3SH agricultural, An-3P firefighting and an ambulance model.
Where you'll see it
The An-3T received its Type Certificate on 31 August 2000. It can operate from paved or unpaved airfields, including snow up to 35 cm deep on skis.
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