Antonov An-32
The Antonov An-32 is an uprated version of the smaller An-26, fitted with substantially more powerful engines mounted higher above the wing to keep the propellers clear of dust and debris on rough runways. That extra power was specifically designed to let it operate reliably from high-altitude or hot airfields, where thinner air reduces engine and wing performance. It has become a mainstay of mountain and high-altitude logistics for several air forces, notably in the Himalayan region. Its distinctive high-mounted engines make it easy to tell apart from the otherwise similar An-26.
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Did you know?
The An-32's engines sit higher above the wing than the An-26 it's based on, keeping propellers clear of dust on rough runways.
Specifications
| Length | 23.8 m (78 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.2 m (96 ft) |
| Height | 8.8 m (29 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 39 |
| Persons on board | 50 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 27 t |
| Range | 970 NM (1,796 km) |
| Maximum speed | 263 kt (487 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 30,500 ft (9,296 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 24,000 ft (7,315 m) |
| Rate of climb | 1,000 ft/min (5.1 m/s) |
| Take-off distance | 1,240 m (4,068 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 5,450 l |
| Engines | 2x Ivchenko AI-20D |
| Units built | 373 |
Curated by CatchFlights from manufacturer documents, ICAO Doc 8643 and reference works; values are left out where no source could confirm them. Sources are listed on our credits page.
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