Antonov AN-12 Aircraft Facts, Dates and History

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The Antonov An-12 (NATO reporting name: Cub) is a four-engined turboprop transport aircraft. It is the military version of the An-10A. The first prototype flew in March, 1957. Over 900 military and civilian versions had been built before production finally ended in 1973. The An-12BP entered Soviet military service in 1959. In terms of configuration, size, and capability, the aircraft is very similar to the U.S. built Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Currently it's very popular with cargo operators.

First flight: 1958
Production total: 1400+
Production ended: 1972
Series: A, AP, B, BKT, BP, BSh, BKSh, K, M, PP, UD, T
Engines: Four Ivchenko AI-20K or AI-20M turboprops
Speed: 670 km/h
Accommodation: 14 plus cargo
Payload: 20 tons

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