Antonov An-12
The Antonov An-12 (NATO reporting name: Cub) is a four-engined turboprop transport aircraft. It is the military version of the An-10A. The first prototype flew in March 1957. Over 900 military and civilian versions had been built before production finally ended in 1973. The An-12BP entered Soviet military service in 1959. In terms of configuration, size and capability, the aircraft is very similar to the U.S. built Lockheed C-130 Hercules.
- First flight: 1958
- Production total: 1243
- Production ended: 1972
- Series: A, AP, B, BKT, BP, BSh, BKSh, K, M, PP, UD, T
- Propulsion: 4 turboprop engines
- Max passengers: 100
Related content
Related development: An-10 - Shaanxi Y-8
Operators: India, Czech Republic, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iraq, Russia, Ukraine, Yemen, Myanmar, Sudan
Comparable aircraft: C-130 Hercules
Designation sequence: An-6 - An-8 - An-10 - An-12 - An-14 - An-22 - An-24
|
List of aircraft | Aircraft manufacturers | Aircraft engines | Aircraft engine manufacturers Airports | Airlines | Air forces | Aircraft weapons | Missiles | Timeline of aviation |
Categories: Aircraft stubs | Soviet military transport aircraft 1950-1959