Antonov An-71

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An-71
Antonov An-71 at the Ukraine State Aviation Museum
General information
Type	Tactical AWACS
Manufacturer	Antonov
Status	Cancelled
Primary user	Soviet Air Force (intended)
Number built	3
History
First flight	12 July 1985
Developed from	Antonov An-72

The Antonov An-71 (NATO reporting name: Madcap) is a Soviet AWACS aircraft intended for use with VVS-FA (Fighter Bomber) forces of the Soviet Air Force, developed from the An-72 transport. Only three prototypes were built before the program was cancelled.