An-70

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : January 22, 2015
First Flight : 1994
Total Production : 5

Model Status Year Produced
An-70 Active 2015 5



An-70

Group : Military Transport Aircrafts
Status : Active
Also Known As : An-70T
Origin : Russia, Ukraine
Contractors : Antonov ASTC, KAPO Gorbunov
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : January 22, 2015
First Flight : 1994
Total Production : 5

The Antonov An-70 aircraft is a medium, four-engine tactical military transport aircraft designed to replace the An-12 in service within Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) Air Forces and several countries all over the world. This airplane stands out by its short take off and landing characteristics as well as its ability to operate from unprepared runaways. This translates into the capability of operating from 600-700 meters of unpaved strips carrying up to 20 tons of cargo.

The An-70 is powered by four D-27 turboprop engines outfitted with SV-27 high-efficiency, counter-rotating fan blades. These engines ensure higher cruise speed and fuel efficiency compared with conventional turboprop engines and/or turbojets. The An-70 is able to carry military items weighing 35 to 47 tons at ranges of 3,000 to 5,100 km while cruising at 700 to 750 km/h. This aircraft has been fitted with modern avionics that can be easily and rapidly upgradeable.

In addition to the cargo aircraft role, the An-70 is capable of air dropping paratroopers, vehicles or cargo weighing up to 21 tons at low or high altitude in support of military operations. The aircraft can accommodate a maximum of 300 troops and can cruise distances of up to 8,000 kilometers. It has been designed to operate from prepared runways of 1,800 meters long but taking its short take off and landing characteristics into account it can be servicing from 700 meters of unpaved strips.

A built-in aerial autonomous delivery system takes care of loading/unloading operations as well as air dropping. This system consists of four overhead rail electric motor hoists capable of lifting 12 tons and two onboard winches with 1.5 tons traction effort each. Additional equipment allows to automate the fully cargo handling operations. The onboard auto-diagnostics system allows the aircraft to undergo maintenance and repair in poor equipped airfields.

Antonov is planning the development of further models that will assume electronic warfare, command and control, maritime patrol, tanker and civil aviation (An-70T) roles. All aspects of the An-70 program, from airframe to engines, have been managed by the Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) international consortium which Antonov belongs to.

The An-70 cargo aircraft entered service with the Air Force of Ukraine in 2002. Since the An-70 has underwent certification test for several aviation agencies worldwide. Criticism about this aircraft focus on reliability because one prototype suffered a fatal crash during the tests program. To date, it has been ordered by Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Hungary. Russia pulled back in 2006 due to the high number of Il-76 transport aircraft still available for airlift missions. Finally, the Russian Air Force will buy the Il-476 turbofan-powered transport aircraft instead of the Antonov An-70 turboprop-powered aircraft.

Operators
Country Status State Notes
CzechiaCancelled 3
HungaryCancelled 2
RussiaCancelled 1/60 Aircraft ordered in May 2010 for use by Russian airborne troops (40) replacing aging An-12s. As of May 2012, the Russian Air Force plans to buy 60 An-70s by 2020. As of May 2014, the project is dead again with the Russian Air Force to buy Il-476 aircraft instead.
UkraineActive 5 Two prototypes and three production aircraft to be delivered in late 2011 or ealy 2012
Specifications
Notes
Crew 5
Number of Engines 4
Troops 300
Dimensions
Height 16 meter
Length 40 meter
Wingspan 44 meter
Mass
Cargo 47 ton
Max Takeoff Weight 130 ton
Performance
Ceiling 12,000 meter
Max Range 8,000 kilometer
Power
Max Power at TakeOff 55,200 shp
Speed
Cruise Speed 209 mps
Top Speed at High Altitude 217 mps
Gear
Turboprop Engines
D-274

News

Thursday, 6 July, 2017
Ukraine Offers An-77 to the West

Ukraine's Antonov aircraft company has offered to cooperate with US manufacturers to create a new medium lift military transport aircraft.

Friday, 23 January, 2015
Ukraine Takes Delivery of First Serial Production An-70 Transport Aircraft

On January 22, 2015, handing of the Order of Ministry of Defense of Ukraine about adoption of the AN-70 military STOL transport by Armed Forces of Ukraine took place at ANTONOV Company.

Thursday, 31 May, 2012
Russian Air Force to Receive 60 Antonov An-70 Turboprop Aircraft by 2020

Russia's Military Transport Aviation (VTA) is to receive 60 Antonov An-70 propfan tactical transport aircraft by 2020, the service's commander Lt.

Wednesday, 5 October, 2011
Ukraine Air Force to Receive Three An-70 Military Transport Aircraft

The Ukrainian Air Force will take delivery of three An-70 military transport aircraft, Defense Minister Mikhaylo Yezhel said on Wednesday.

Thursday, 11 August, 2011
Russian Air Force Massive Order for Helicopters Placed in May Outlined

For the first time in over twenty years, an entirely new Russian fighter aircraft will take to the skies in front of the public at the MAKS-2011 air show, where the Sukhoi

Wednesday, 27 October, 2010
Antonov and UAC Establish Joint Venture on An-148, An-70 and An-124-100 Airplanes

On October 27, 2010, in Kiev, in course of meeting the Committee on economical cooperation of Russian-Ukrainian interstate commission, the Participants’ Agreement on establishment

Tuesday, 18 August, 2009
Russia and Ukraine Agree to Continue Development of An-70 Cargo Aircraft

On August 18, 2009, at MAKS-2009 air show, the Protocol on alterations in the “Agreement on further cooperation in design, joint serial production and delivery into operation

Thursday, 18 December, 2008
Antonov An-70 Has Successfully Completed a Series of Paradropping Tests

In December 2008 the AN-70 military-transport STOL aircraft has successfully completed a stage of joint State tests in accordance with the schedule approved by First Deputy

Tuesday, 21 August, 2007
Antonov and United Aircraft Building Corporation Sign Cooperation Agreement

On August 21, 2007 the Joint Aviation building Corporation (JAC) and “Aviation of Ukraine” State Aviation building concern including ANTONOV ASTC, signed the Memorandum on

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Notes

* Prime Contractor
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning

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