Antonov An-178 and An-188 the future, competition in the Ukrainian military transport
(Defensa.com) The tactical transport aircraft Antonov An178 is the proposal to replace more outdated aircraft such as the An-12, An-26 and An-32 and it may be considered a viable competitor in the international market, love of a potential adversary commercial for other platforms like the Embraer KC-390, the Ilyushin Il-214, and even C-295 C-27 J Spartan or the Hercules C-130J.
Its carrying capacity stands at 18 tons, which can carry 1,000 kilometers; or 10 tons that can project over 4,000 kilometers. Certainly it is a new concept apparatus provided with a wing area and tail T. Built with aluminum alloy composite materials, has the semi-monocoque fuselage with circular cross section. The powerful retractable landing gear, set a simple structure tricycle through the two rear sets and the front beneath the cockpit.
The power plant consists of two D-436-148FM turbofan engines mounted on respective underwing pylons; plus an auxiliary power unit that provides autonomous operation when the aircraft is on the ground. The cargo hold has a capacity of 125 cubic meters and is 16.6 meters, including the rear cargo ramp and a width is 2.74 meters. The outer size of the apparatus is 28.8 meters, with a length of 32.95 and 10.14 meters height. Among other operating requirements, the aircraft needs a runway of 2.5 kilometers to operate and maneuver.
The future An-188
During the last Paris Air Show, the Ukrainian company has revealed plans for the development of a strategic transport plane An-188 called. Actually, it would be a four-engine, powered by four jet engines and high load capacity. This aircraft can present as a potential alternative to the An-70 and the Airbus A-400M. Its maximum takeoff weight would stand at 140 tons, with a loading capacity of around 40 tonnes. Also it could operate on unpaved runways and runway length required for landing and take off would be 915 meters. The apparatus would incorporate anionic and Western engines.
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