Antonov An-74-300

Antonov · Ukraine · first flew 2004 · transport aircraft

The An-74-300 is a twin-turbofan STOL transport, a development of the An-74 that relocates its engines to a conventional under-wing position.

Recognition (WEFT)

W — WingsHigh-mounted, swept
E — Engines2 × turbofan, wing-mounted
F — FuselageUpswept rear ramp fuselage
T — TailT-tail

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The -300 is distinguished from earlier An-74s by its under-wing podded engines rather than the signature over-wing arrangement, combined with a tall T-tail and an upswept rear fuselage with a cargo ramp.

Specifications

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History

The An-74 family stems from the An-72, whose over-wing engines exploited the Coanda effect for short-field lift. First flown in 2004, the -300 (An-74TK-300) variant moved the Progress D-36 turbofans to underslung pylons for better cruise efficiency, trading some short-field benefit for range and economy.

Variants

The line includes the original over-wing An-74, convertible passenger/cargo TK models, and the under-wing -300, each tailored to differing balances of field performance and payload-range.

Where you'll see it

Operators are chiefly in the former Soviet states and export customers for utility and VIP transport; the type has no UK service and is uncommon in Western Europe.

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