Airplane aircraft antonov an 2 vehicle. The soviet antonov an 2 which has been generating headlines from north korea can perform a feat that seems impossible says stephen dowling. The antonov an 2 colt is an extremely durable light single engine biplane which first flew on 31 august 1947 and was the first plane designed by antonov. In early april north korean media unveiled a new camouflage scheme for one of its most important military aircraft. Its remarkable durability high lifting power and ability to take off and land from poor runways have given it a long service life.
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Antonov an 2 dubbed in russian. The antonov an 2 is a mass produced single engine biplane that has been commonly used as a utility and agricultural aircraft. It is used as a light transport capable of carrying 12 passengers and for parachute drops and agricultural work. On the pilots seat of this old antonov was former rnlaf f 16 demo pilot captain ralph sheik aarts.
The crucial wing leading edge slats that give the aircraft its slow flight ability are fully automatic being held closed by the airflow over the wings. Amphibious aircraft radial engine bush plane sea plane sukhoi flying boat air show military aircraft airplanes antonov meeting at the berlin airshow st shonefield airport berlin may c s. It is deliberately furnished with a minimum of complex systems.