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Antonov An-2 aircraft: the biplane comes back to life

Moscow, Russia - New engine and new propeller for higher performances

The Antonov An-2 biplane flew for the first time in 1947, and is the most widely produced aircraft in history (more than 20,000). Hundreds of these aircraft are still flying in Russia powered by the same nine-cylinder radial engine and four-blade propeller as in its initial design. It should be said that Russia has a chronic need for new small regional aircraft to connect remote communities in...

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Rome, Italy, 08/30/2012 17:19
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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