Antonov An-38
The Antonov An-38 was a modernised, pressurised successor to the An-28 utility aircraft, with a redesigned fuselage and Western-built Honeywell engines on early examples. It was intended for Siberian and remote regional routes where short runways and severe weather are routine. Although the prototype first flew in 1994, only a small number were produced. Its high wing and fixed landing gear preserve the rugged back-country character of its An-28 predecessor.
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The An-38 modernised the rugged An-28 with a redesigned fuselage and, on early examples, Western Honeywell engines instead of Soviet ones.
Specifications
| Length | 12.7 m (42 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.1 m (72 ft) |
| Height | 4.9 m (16 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 27 |
| Persons on board | 29 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 9.9 t |
| Range | 900 NM (1,667 km) |
| Maximum speed | 212 kt (393 km/h) |
| Stall speed | 59 kt (109 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 21,000 ft (6,401 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 27,000 ft (8,230 m) |
| Take-off distance | 800 m (2,625 ft) |
| Landing distance | 500 m (1,640 ft) |
| Fuel capacity | 2,870 l |
| Engines | 2x Honeywell TPE331-14GR |
| Units built | 11 |
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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