Antonov is a Ukrainian aircraft manufacturing and services company known for designing and producing a range of civilian and military aircraft, particularly notable for their cargo planes. The production list includes several notable models, each with different production counts. Here’s an overview of some of the most prominent Antonov aircraft and their production numbers:
Antonov An-2: A biplane utility and agricultural aircraft, one of the most produced planes in the world.
Antonov An-12: A military transport aircraft similar in role and design to the Lockheed C-130.
Antonov An-22: The world's largest turboprop-powered airplane, used mainly for military and cargo purposes.
Antonov An-24: A regional passenger and cargo aircraft.
Antonov An-26: A twin-engine turboprop military transport aircraft.
Antonov An-32: An upgraded version of the An-26, with improved performance.
Antonov An-72/An-74: A family of STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing) transport aircraft.
Antonov An-124 "Ruslan": A large cargo aircraft, one of the largest aircraft in the world.
Antonov An-225 "Mriya": The world's largest cargo aircraft, built for transporting the Soviet space shuttle.
Antonov An-148/An-158: Regional jet airliners developed from the An-74.
Antonov An-70: A medium-range, four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft.
These numbers are estimates, as production details can vary due to different sources and variations in counting methods, including prototypes, pre-production units, and aircraft built under license in other countries. Additionally, Antonov continues to develop and upgrade aircraft, which can affect the total numbers over time.