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The Antonov An-24 (Coke) is a 52-seater a short-range twin turboprop aeroplane developed during the 1950s, similar to the Fokker F 27 Friendship. The An-24 is powered by two ZMDB Progress AI-24A turboprops providing a top speed of 498 kmh and a range of 640 km fully laden, increasing to 3000 km empty. The An-24 is fitted with high wings to minimize the risk of propeller damage on the USSR's many unsurfaced landing strips. Aeroflot's vast fleet contains more An-24s than any other airliner; over 1,000 fire-fighting, aerial survey and passenger versions have been built. The An-24 was adopted for military service in 1962 as a short-range utility freight transport aircraft. The military version of the An-24 carries a flight crew of five and up to 38 troops or 30 paratroops or 24 litters and one attendant or 4612 kg of freight in the hold.
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The Antonov An-26 (Curl) is a Russian light tactical transport aircraft developed from the Antonov An-24 and first seen in 1969. The Antonov An-26 is powered by two ZMDB-Progress Al-24VT turboprops providing a top speed of 540 kmh and a range of 1100 km fully laden. The Antonov An-26 is manned by a crew of five and carries a payload of 5500 kg or up to 40 passengers or 24 litters and attendants. Parachute static lines are also fitted as standard, enabling the Antonov An-26 to be used to transport paratroops.
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The Antonov An-32 (Cline) is a Soviet military short/medium-range utility and tactical transport aircraft developed from the Antonov An-24 series and first flown in 1977. The Antonov An-32 is powered by two ZMDB Progress AI-20D Series 5 turboprops providing a top speed of 530 kmh and a range of 1200 km fully laden. The Antonov An-32 carries a flight crew of five and up to 39 troops or 30 paratroops or 24 litters and one attendant or 6700 kg of freight in the hold.
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The Xian Y-7 is a Soviet-designed Chinese short/medium-range light transport aircraft based on the An-24 and in service since 1984. The Xian Y-7 is powered by two Donagan Wojiang-5AI turboprops providing a top speed of 518 kmh and a range of 910 km fully laden. The Xian Y-7 carries a flight crew of five and up to 52 passengers or 5500 kg of freight in the cabin.
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The Xian Y-7 is a Chinese short/medium-range light transport aircraft based on the Soviet Antonov AN-24 that first entered service in 1984. The Y-7 is powered by two Dongan Wojiang-5A I turboprops and one MNPK 'Soyuz' RU-19-300 turbojet providing a top speed of 518 kmh and a range of 1900 km depending upon load. The
Y-7 carries a flight crew of five and up to 52 passengers or 5500 kg of freight in the cabin.
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