Antonov's Jet Twins: The An-72/-74 Family - Red Star Vol. 21
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (841 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1857801997 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-05-12 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Concerted efforts by the Antonov OKB to enhance the capabilities of the An-72/An-74 family led to the development of the An-72P armed border patrol version, the convertible cargo/passenger An-747T and An-74TK, the An-74S flying hospital and the radically redesigned An-74TK-300 with engines on underwing pylons - an arrangement which improved the all-important economic efficiency. First was the An-74; originally conceived as a specialized version for Arctic and Antarctic support, it entered production as an ordinary civil transport. The most intriguing An-72 derivative was the unorthodox An-71 AEW aircraft; originally meant for shipboard operations, it was prevented from entering production by the political and economic situation.. The prototype flew in 1977, but it was not until the mid-1980s that production began in Khar'kov. The need to provide a state-of-the-art jet successor to the ubiquitous An-26 led Antonov to develop a twin-turbo-fan tactical airlifter, the An-72, which made use of the Coanda effect, improving wing lift
Thoroughly enjoyable! JGA357 This a niche publication that will appeal to those with an interest in Russian/former Soviet aviation or, in the case of the An-72/-74, unique aviation design. As with most of the "Red Star" series, Gordon and Komissarov hit a home run: many unique photos, engaging text, and no shortage of