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Antonov An-72

AN72-36572030447Unknown

RegistrationRURF-72906

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Antonov An-72 in Kyiv.

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Technical data

ManufacturerAntonov

Engines2×

PropulsionTurboprop

Built inKiev, Ucrania

Country of registrationRusia

OwnerRussian Fsb

MSN36572030447

VerificationPending check against the official civil register

The model · Antonov An-72

Figures for the An-72 variant, the most representative of the family

Length28.1 m92 ft

Wingspan31.9 m105 ft

Height8.7 m28 ft

Range4,325 km2,335 NMWith a typical passenger load

Cruise speed550 km/h297 ktMach 0.52

Service ceiling10,100 m33,136 ftIt flies above Everest (1.1 times its height)

Maximum take-off weight34,500 kg76,059 lb

Maximum payload15,450 kg34,061 lbIts 52 passengers with baggage would weigh about 5.2 t; the rest is fuel and cargo

Typical capacity52 passengersUp to 68 in a high-density layout

Endurance7 h 52 minAt cruise speed, non-stop

The type first flew in 1977 (49 years ago) · About 200 units built · Still in production

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BibTeX

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  author       = {{Vuelopedia}},
  title        = {{Antonov An-72 · RF-72906 · Desconocida}},
  publisher    = {Fundación Poderia},
  year         = {2026},
  date         = {2026-10-10},
  url          = {https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/AN72-36572030447},
  howpublished = {\url{https://vuelopedia.org/en/aircraft/AN72-36572030447}},
  urldate      = {2026-10-16},
  note         = {Accessed 2026-10-16}
}

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