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The Antonov AN-2 (NATO codename Colt) is a Soviet single-engined general purpose biplane developed in 1947 as a STOL transport, entering service in 1950. The AN-2 is a unequal-span single-bay biplane powered by a Ash-62 IR nine-cylinder radial air-cooled engine providing a top speed of 247 kmh and a range of 1480 km depending upon payload. The AN-2 is commonly used as a paratroop trainer. The AN-2P variation is used as a passenger aircraft carrying up to eight passengers in reclining seats. An An-2S and later An-2M agricultural version was also made, fitted with long-stroke landing gear to allow for the installation of pumping and spraying equipment under the fuselage and wings.
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The Beriev BE-30 was a Soviet twin-turboprop short haul transport aircraft designed as a replacement for the AN-2 with the Soviet airline Aeroflot within some routes, and first flown as a prototype in 1967. The Beriev BE-30 was a high-wing cantilever monoplane powered by two Type TVD-10 free turbine turboprop engines providing a top speed of 480 kmh and a range of 400 km fully laden. The Beriev BE-30 carried a crew of two and fourteen passengers.
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The PZL Mielec An-2 is a Polish license built version of the Soviet AN-2 biplane. The PZL Mielec An-2 is a short-range STOL utility light transport aircraft that entered service in the 1940's. The PZL Mielec An-2 is powered by a PZL Kalisz Asz-62IR radial piston engine providing a top speed of 258 kmh and a range of 900 km. The PZL Mielec An-2 carries a flight crew of two and up to twelve passengers or 1300 kg of freight in the cabin.
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The Shijiazhuang Y-5 was a Chinese license-built copy of the Soviet Antonov AN-2 transport aircraft.
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