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Antonov An-74
Soviet/Ukrainian military transport aircraft / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Antonov An-74 (Russian: Антонов Ан-74, NATO reporting name: Coaler) is a Soviet/Ukrainian transport aircraft developed by Antonov. It is a variant of the An-72.
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An An-74T formerly operated by Antonov Airlines | |
Role | Transport aircraft |
National origin | Soviet Union / Ukraine |
Manufacturer | Antonov |
First flight | September 29, 1983 [1] |
Introduction | 1983 |
Status | In service |
Primary users | Russian Air Force Egyptian Air Force Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force |
Produced | 1986–present |
Number built | 195 (An-72 & An-74)[2] |
Developed from | Antonov An-72 |
Developed into | Antonov An-148 |
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The An-72 and An-74 get their nickname, Cheburashka, from the large engine intake ducts,[3] which resemble the oversized ears of the popular Soviet animated character of the same name.