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Antonov An-32 (Cline)
The Antonov An-32 Cline was an improvement over the existing An-26 Curl transport system.
By Staff Writer
The An-32 "Cline" was offered up by the Antonov bureau as an improved An-26 model. In essence, the system was quite similar to the preceding An-26 with newer and more powerful engines but offered up better performance in tropical and high-altitude operating conditions. As such, many an export customer centered around the warmer climates of North Africa, the Middle East and Asia with a few other nations scattered about the globe.
The An-32 first flew in 1976 with the definitive visual feature in the design being its high-mounted engines, perfect for ground crew to maneuver about the aircraft without the fear of the spinning propeller blades. Additionally, the high-mounted engines allowed for larger propeller blades to be used. Other An-32 models appeared with increased operational weights, improved systems and sub-systems and differing engines. Maximum payload capacity is reported at 7.5 tons with cargo entry/exit accomplished from a powered rear-loading ramp.
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| Specifications for the Antonov An-32 (Cline) |
 Dimensions: |
Length: 78.08ft (23.80m)
Width:95.80ft (29.20m)
Height: 28.71ft (8.75m)
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| Performance: |
About MACH |
Max Speed: 329mph (530kmh; 286kts)
Max Range: 1,566miles (2,520km)
Rate-of-Climb: 0ft/min (0m/min)
Service Ceiling: 30,840ft (9,400m; 5.8miles)
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| Structure: |
Accommodation: 3
Hardpoints: 0
Empty Weight: 37,038lbs (16,800kg)
MTOW: 59,525lbs (27,000kg)
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| Powerplant: |
| Engine(s): 2 x ZMKB Progress AI-20D Series 5 turboprop engines generating 5,042ehp. |
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None traditionally though some found to be fitted with bomb racks as needed.
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Image courtesy of the United States Department of Defense.
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| 1977 |
Designation: Antonov An-32 (Cline)
Classification Type: Tactical Military Transport
Contractor: Antonov Design Bureau - Soviet Union
Country of Origin: Soviet Union
Production Total: 357 |
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Operators: Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia, Bangladesh, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Georgia, India, Mexico, Mongolia, Peru, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Ukraine and the United States of America.
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| Variants |
An-32 - Base Series Production Model Designation
An-32B - Increased Take-Off Weight
An-32B-100 - Upgraded engines with 6-bladed propeller systems.
An-32V-200 - Upgraded engines with 6-bladed propeller systems.
An-32M - Fitted with Pratt & Whitney Canada PW150A turboprop engines.
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