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Antonov An-22 Antei Heavy Transport Family

The Antonov An-22 Antei was a Soviet heavy transport designed around an unusually large cargo hold, a high wing, and a rear loading system for outsized military and industrial loads. Its four turboprops and robust landing gear made it a landmark strategic airlifter: the first wide-body transport aircraft and the largest turboprop-powered aircraft, with later work also supporting specialized and humanitarian transport.

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Antonov An-22 AnteiAntonov An-22An-22Antei
Family Name
Antonov An-22 Antei
Full Name
Antonov An-22 Antei Heavy Transport Family
Roles
cargomilitaryutility
Status
active
Type
aircraft

Details

Aircraft Specs
Configuration
fixed_wing
Crew Capacity
5
Empty Mass Kg
118,727
Max Takeoff Mass Kg
225,000
Operating Modes
land
Takeoff Landing Capabilities
conventional
Description
The Antonov An-22 Antei was a Soviet heavy transport designed around an unusually large cargo hold, a high wing, and a rear loading system for outsized military and industrial loads. Its four turboprops and robust landing gear made it a landmark strategic airlifter: the first wide-body transport aircraft and the largest turboprop-powered aircraft, with later work also supporting specialized and humanitarian transport.
Dimensions
Height M
12.54
Length M
57.31
Wingspan M
64.4
First Flight Year
1,965

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Creation Time
August 7, 2026 at 04:19:52 UTC
Updated Time
August 7, 2026 at 04:19:52 UTC