The Antonov An-2 (Russian nickname: úÃÆúÃÆÃâ¬ÃÆÃÂ÷ýøú kukuruznik - a kolkhoz maize worker (inherited from Polikarpov Po-2) also nicknamed Annushka; NATO code name Colt) is an extremely durable, light, single-engine biplane which first flew in 1947. It is used as a light transport, capable of carrying 12 passengers, and for parachute drops and agricultural work. Its extraordinary slow-flight and STOL capabilities make it supremely suited for short, unimproved fields, and some specialized variants have also been built for cold weather and other extreme environments. It is also the world's largest single engine biplane. General characteristics * Crew: 1-2 * Capacity: 12 passengers * Length: 12.4 m (40 ft 8 in) * Wingspan: o Upper wing: 18.2 m (59 ft 8 in) o Lower wing: 14.2 m (46 ft 9 in) * Height: 4.1 m (13 ft) * Wing area: 71.52 mò (ftò) * Empty weight: 3,300 kg (7,300 lb) * Loaded weight: 5,500 kg (12,000 lb) * Useful load: 2,140 kg () * Powerplant: 1Ãâ Shvetsov ASh-62R 9-cylinder supercharged radial engine, 1,000 hp (750 kW) Performance * Maximum speed: 258 km/h * Cruise speed: 190 km/h (100 knots, 120 mph) * Stall speed: ~50 km/h (26 knots, 30 mph) * Range: 845 km (456 nm, 525 mi) * Service ceiling: 4,500 m (14,750 ft) * Rate of climb: 3.5 m/s () * Power/mass: 140 W/kg (0.83 hp/lb)
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