Antonov An-26

An-26
An-26 of the Serbian Air Force
General information
TypeTransport aircraft
National originSoviet Union
DesignerAntonov
StatusIn limited service
Primary usersSoviet Air Forces (former)
Number built1,403
History
Manufactured1969–1986
Introduction date1970
First flight21 May 1969[1]
Developed fromAntonov An-24
VariantsAntonov An-32

The Antonov An-26 (NATO reporting name: Curl) is a twin-engined turboprop civilian and military transport aircraft, designed and produced in the Soviet Union from 1969 to 1986.[2]

  1. ^ Gordon, Komissarov & Komissarov 2003, p. 44
  2. ^ Gordon, Yefim. Komissarov, Dmitry & Sergey. "Antonov's Turboprop Twins". Hinkley. Midland. 2003. ISBN 978-1-85780-153-8