Antonov An-74-300
The Antonov An-74-300 is an unusual re-engined development of the cold-weather An-74 transport. Earlier An-72 and An-74 aircraft put their engines above the wing to exploit blown lift; the -300 instead moved efficient turbofans beneath the wing. This gave it a more conventional appearance and improved economy, but it arrived too late for a large market. Its lineage is still recognisable in the high wing and rugged transport-aircraft proportions.
Did you know?
Unlike earlier An-72/74 variants, the An-74-300 moved its engines beneath the wing, trading blown-lift performance for a more conventional look.
Specifications
| Length | 28.1 m (92 ft) |
|---|---|
| Wingspan | 31.9 m (105 ft) |
| Height | 8.8 m (29 ft) |
| Maximum passengers | 52 |
| Persons on board | 68 |
| Crew | 2 |
| Maximum take-off weight | 37.5 t |
| Range | 2,000 NM (3,704 km) |
| Maximum speed | 400 kt (741 km/h) |
| Service ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Optimum ceiling | 33,000 ft (10,058 m) |
| Take-off distance | 1,900 m (6,234 ft) |
| Landing distance | 1,900 m (6,234 ft) |
| Engines | 2x Ivchenko-Progress D-436T1 |
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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