Important Notice:
We regret to inform you that our free phpBB forum hosting service will be discontinued by the end of June 30, 2024.
If you wish to migrate to our paid hosting service, please contact billing@hostonnet.com.
View previous topic :: View next topic |
Author |
Message |
747-237 Member
Joined: 11 Jun 2007 Posts: 11363 Location: Gordon Gekko's Boardroom
|
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2012 6:33 pm Post subject: Russian Air Force Gets First An-140 |
|
|
http://en.ria.ru/russia/20120120/170869118.html
Russian Air Force Gets First An-140 Passenger Plane
January 20
The Russian Air Force took delivery of the first Antonov An-140-100 passenger/transport plane on Friday, Defense Ministry spokesman Col Vladimir Drik said.
“The plane’s delivery is the first step toward the implementation of a program to expand the AF transport aviation fleet,” he said, adding that another two aircraft will soon be delivered to the force.
The short-range turboprop will be used to transport personnel to distances of up to 2,300 kilometers, Drik said.
The An-140-100 was developed by Russia's Antonov design bureau as a replacement for the An-24 series aircraft. It can carry up to 52 passengers or can be used for patrol and military transport missions. _________________ 11000 posts (and counting) on Airliners-India.
|
|
Back to top |
|
|
|
|
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
|
|