The Antonov An-2 biplane was developed to replace the Polikarpov Po-2 in the utility and agricultural roles. By Staff Writer
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Aircraft Quick Profile
1947
Designation:Antonov An-2 (Annushka) Classification Type:Utility Aircraft Contractor:Antonov - Soviet Union / WSK PZL-Mielec - Poland / Shijiazhuang - China Country of Origin: Soviet Union Production Total: 18,000
Operators: China; Croatia; North Korea; North Vietnam; Poland; Soviet Union; Ukraine
Variants
SKh-1 - Initial Series Designation
An-2F - Experimental Artillery Observation Platform; revised empennage with twin vertical fins; dorsal machine gun.
An-2L - Fire-Fighter Variant
An-2LV - Fire-Fighter Variant
An-2M - Agricultural Variant
An-2P (modifizirovannij) - Passenger Transport
An-2P (passazhirskij) - Fire-Fighter Variant
An-2S - Air Ambulance Variant
An-2V (An-4) - Floatplane Variant
An-2VA - Fire-Fighter Variant
An-2ZA - Atmospheric Research Platform
An-2E - Ekranoplan Conversion Model
An-3 - Sub-Variant of the An-2; fitted with turboprop; revised throughout.
An-6 "Meteo" - High-Altitude Weather Research Platform; based on the An-2 production model.
An-2 Geofiz (An-2Geo) - Polish Geophysical Variant.
An-2D5 - Polish VIP Transport; seating for 5.
An-2D6 - Polish VIP Transport; seating for 6.
An-2T - Polish An-2 Production Model (initial version).
An-2M (An-2W) - Polish An-2V floatplane.
An-2P - Polish passenger transport; seating for 12 passengers.
An-2P Photo - Polish Photo Reconnaissance Platform.
An-2PK - Polish VIP Transport; seating for 5; cold weather modifications.
An-2PF - Polish Photo Reconnaissance Platform.
An-2PR (An-2PRTV) - Polish Television Relay Variant.
An-2R - Polish Agricultural Variant
An-2S - Polish Air Ambulance; seating for 6 passengers.
An-2TD - Polish Paratrooper Variant; seating for 12 passengers.
An-2TP - Polish Passenger / Cargo Transport; based on the An-2TD.
An-2TPS - Polish Air Ambulance based on the An-2TP.
An-3M - Polish Prototype; turboprop powered; fitted with TWD-20 engine.
Lala-1 - Polish Experimental Variant; fitted with turbofan in empennage.
Y-5 - Chinese designation of An-2 production model.
Y-5A - Chinese designation of large-scale production An-2 for passenger duty.
Y-5B - Chinese Designation for improved An-2; new powerplant; revised avionics suite.
Y-5C - Floatplane Amphibious Variant; based on the Y-5A production model.
Y-5D - Bomber Crew Trainer Variant
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