Antonov An-2 facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Antonov An-2 |
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| Albanian Air Force Antonov An-2. | |
| Role | Airliner & cargo aircraft |
| National origin | USSR |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| First flight | 1947 |
| Introduction | 1948 |
| Primary user | Aeroflot |
| Number built | More than 18000 examples. |
The Antonov An-2 is a special kind of airplane from the Soviet Union (which is now mostly Russia). It's known as both an airliner (for carrying people) and a cargo aircraft (for carrying goods). This plane was designed and built after World War II. It's unique because it's a biplane, meaning it has two main wings, one above the other. The An-2 can carry about nine to eleven passengers. The military group NATO gave it the nickname Colt. In China, a version of this plane was built under a special agreement and called the Y-5. It runs on a single powerful engine.
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About the Antonov An-2
The Antonov An-2 is a very famous airplane. It was first designed in the Soviet Union by a company called Antonov. The first time it flew was in 1947. It started being used regularly in 1948.
What Makes the An-2 Special?
The An-2 is a biplane. This means it has two main wings stacked one above the other. This design helps the plane fly slower and take off or land in very short distances. It can even land on rough fields, not just paved runways.
It's also a STOL aircraft, which stands for "Short Take-Off and Landing." This ability makes it very useful in places where there aren't long, smooth runways.
How Many An-2s Were Built?
More than 18,000 of these planes have been built. This makes it one of the most produced airplanes ever. Many countries around the world have used the An-2 for different purposes.
What Was the An-2 Used For?
The An-2 was used for many jobs.
- Carrying people: It worked as a small airliner, taking passengers to different places.
- Carrying cargo: It transported goods and supplies, especially to remote areas.
- Agriculture: Many An-2s were used to spray crops in fields.
- Training: It was also used to train pilots.
- Military: Some versions were used by air forces for transport or other tasks.
Other Versions of the An-2
One notable version that came from the An-2 is the Antonov An-3. This plane is similar but uses a different type of engine.
Images for kids
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On the static display of "Oldtimer Fliegertreffen" Hahnweide 2011
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Closeup of a private An-2TP
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The An-2 can take off and land on unsurfaced airstrips. (Photo taken at Kunmadaras military airbase, Hungary.)
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An-2 on skis at Volosovo air field, Chekhovsky District, Moscow region
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An-2 at Grand Junction aviation show
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Antonov An-2 (An2-TP)
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Ukrainian Hryvna depicting the An-2 airplane
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An AN-2 of the Laos air force
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An-2 sprays pesticide on wheat crops during Operation Barnstormer (May 2006).
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An-2 variants
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Antonov An-2E WIG
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The passenger cabin
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SibNIA TVS-2DTS
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Cockpit of a 1971 ex-Aeroflot An-2 at the Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum. See also for a very high resolution image of this cockpit.
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See also
In Spanish: Antonov An-2 para niños
