The Antonov An-2 (USAF/DoD reporting name Type 22, [3] NATO reporting name Colt[4]) is a Soviet mass-produced single-engine biplane utility/agricultural aircraft designed and manufactured by the Antonov Design Bureau beginning in 1947. [1]

The AN-2 airplane, a firstling of the O.K. Antonov Design Bureau, got off the ground on August 31, 1947. The first flight was made by test pilot Pavel Volodin. Owing to high flight performance, structural reliability and wide transport capabilities, the AN-2 airplane has become an indispensable worker on regional airlines and in agriculture.

Die Antonow An-2 (NATO-Codename: Colt) ist ein STOL - Mehrzweckflugzeug und mit über 18 m Spannweite der größte im Einsatz befindliche einmotorige Doppeldecker der Welt. Die An-2 wurde nach dem Zweiten Weltkrieg in der UdSSR entwickelt und wird in großer Stückzahl sowohl für zivile als auch für militärische Zwecke genutzt.

Oct 5, 2020 · The Antonov An-2 is a multi-role light utility biplane initially produced under the Soviet flag. Despite its 1940's pedigree, the system has continued service and operations throughout the world and production itself has totaled over 18,000 examples as of this writing.

In July 1999, Captain Lundgren, an Air Berlin pilot, flew the An-2 across the Atlantic and mainland United States to Seattle. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Antonov An-2 Colt's 45-year production run is one of the longest ever for any aircraft.

The Antonov An-2, designed in 1946, is recognized for its enduring presence post-WWII, showcasing unmatched durability and versatility. It has adapted from agricultural purposes to diverse roles including military operations, scientific research, and humanitarian aid delivery.

Of robust construction and suitable for operation from short, semi-prepared strips, the An–2 is employed extensively by the Soviet Air Force as a light freighter, a paratrooper training aircraft, and as a radio and navigational trainer.

The Antonov An-2 was designed to meet a 1947 Soviet Ministry of Forestry requirement for a replacement for the much lighter, largely wooden-airframed Po-2, which was used in large numbers in both agricultural and utility roles.

The An-2's admittedly-antiquated design gives it extremely short take-off and landing (STOL) capabilities. This is partly achieved not only by the high-lift double wings, but by the use of the drooping ailerons which can be lowered 20 degrees to compliment the flaps.

May 8, 2019 · The prototype An-2 flew for the first time on 31 August 1947 powered by a 567 kw (760 hp) Shvetsov Ash-621R engine, entering production in late 1948. The biplane layout was chosen because of its good field performance and excellent low-speed handling.