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IATA A28ICAO AN28
Antonov AN-28
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Soviet-era short-takeoff turboprop for remote operations.
First flight
1973
Category
Regional turboprop
Seating
17–19
Range
1,365 km
Engines
Two Glushenkov TVD-10B turboprops
Status
In service
The Antonov An-28 is a twin-turboprop light transport aircraft developed in the Soviet Union as an improved successor to the An-14. Designed for operations from short, unprepared airstrips, it features high-lift wings, fixed tricycle undercarriage, and a rugged airframe suited to remote and austere environments.
Originally designed by Antonov, series production was licensed to PZL Mielec in Poland, which built the majority of aircraft under the designation PZL M28 Skytruck. The An-28 entered service in the 1980s and has been used by regional airlines, military operators, and utility carriers across Eastern Europe, Russia, and Africa.
Notable operators
Aeroflot operated the type in the Soviet era; subsequent operators include various small regional carriers in Russia, Poland, and African nations.
Notable facts
- ›First flew on 29 September 1973, with series production beginning in the early 1980s.
- ›Production was licensed to PZL Mielec in Poland, which built the improved PZL M28 Skytruck variant.
- ›Designed for short and unprepared airstrips, it can operate from grass, gravel, and snow surfaces.
- ›The aircraft features automatic wing slats and full-span leading-edge slats for enhanced low-speed performance.
- ›Military and parachute training versions of the An-28 have also been produced.
This profile is provided for general information only. Specifications may be inaccurate or vary by variant/operator — verify with the manufacturer before relying on them.
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