Russian Antonov An-2 by goodoleboy

Photography • Aviation • posted on Jun 02, 2008

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Captured 10/28/07 at the Wings, Wheels, Rotors and Expo show held annually at the beautiful Joint Forces Training Base on the beautiful Los Alamitos Army Airfield in beautiful Los Alamitos, California. The Antonov An-2 (Russian nickname: 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 31 August 1947 and was the first plane designed by Antonov. 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. The Guinness Book of World Records states that the 45-year production run for the An-2 was the longest ever, for any aircraft. It is the largest single-engine biplane ever produced. By 1960 the USSR had produced over 5,000 units. Since 1960, most An-2s have been built at Poland's WSK factory in Mielec, with over 13,000 made there before full production ended in 1991. Limited production from parts stocks, as well as spares and maintenance coverage continues. China also builds the An-2 under license as the Shijiazhuang Y-5. Manufacturers: Antonov, WSK PZL-Mielec and Shijiazhuang Primary users: Soviet Air Force, Aeroflot, North Korean Air Force and many others Produced: 1947-1992 Number built: 18,000 Unit cost: As low as US $30,000 Variants: Antonov An-3 Better viewed full size. Have yourselves a whiz of a work week!

Comments (14)

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beachzz

7:21PM | Mon, 02 June 2008

Wow, you'd see that one coming miles off--great fotos of this old classic!!

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jocko500

7:40PM | Mon, 02 June 2008

wonderful shots of this plane

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mbz2662

8:10PM | Mon, 02 June 2008

great shots of the bright yellow plane. Wonderful information too Harry.

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auntietk

9:41PM | Mon, 02 June 2008

Great photos and fascinating information, my friend! I've never flown in a biplane. Bet it's fun! (I once flew in an ultralight, and it was awesome!!) I'd be in line to see this one, for sure.

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tallpindo

4:56AM | Tue, 03 June 2008

Never seen one up close. The small corrugation on the upper wing is interesting. To me it was just another blip scan ratio on a B-Scope that disappeared.

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