The Antonov An-2 (Russian nickname: “Annushka” or “Annie”) is a Soviet mass-produced single-engine biplane utility/agricultural aircraft.

• Role: Agricultural and utility aircraft
• National origin: Soviet Union
• Manufacturer: Antonov/WSK PZL-Mielec
• First flight: 31 August 1947
• Introduction: 1947
• Produced: 1947–2002
• Number built: 18,000+

Specifications (An-2)

General characteristics

• Crew: 1–2
• Capacity: 12 passengers
• Length: 12.4 m (40 ft 8 in)
• Wingspan: ** Upper wing: 18.2 m (59 ft 8 in)
  • Lower wing: 14.2 m (46 ft 9 in))
• Height: 4.1 m (13 ft)
• Wing area: 71.52 m² (769.8 ft²)
• Empty weight: 3,300 kg (7,300 lb)
• Loaded weight: 5,440 kg (12,000 lb)
• Useful load: 2,140 kg (4,700 lb)
• Powerplant: 1 × Shvetsov ASh-62IR 9-cylinder supercharged radial engine, 750 kW (1,000 hp)

Performance

• Maximum speed: 258 km/h (139 kn, 160 mph)
• Cruise speed: 190 km/h (100 kn, 120 mph)
• Stall speed: ~50 km/h (26 knots, 30 mph)
• Range: 845 km (456 nmi, 525 mi)
• Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,750 ft)
• Rate of climb: 3.5 m/s (700 ft/min)
• Power/mass: 0.136 kW/kg (0.083 hp/lb)