The Antonov An-22 "Antei" (Russian: Ан-22 Антей, romanized: An-22 Antey; [1] lit. ' Antaeus '; NATO reporting name: " Cock ") is a heavy military transport aircraft designed by the Antonov …

Owing to high flight performance and the ability to operate from unpaved runways, the AN-22 found wide application in the USSR national economy for delivering large-size cargoes and …

Sep 27, 2020 · In the late 1950s, the Soviet military required a large transport aircraft to supplement the An-8 and An-12s, and the result was the world's largest turboprop, the An-22. …

Jun 6, 2024 · Among the key features of the An-22 were its four huge Kuznetsov NK-12MA turboprops, each rated at more than 14,805 horsepower and driving eight-blade contra …

The AN-22 was France 's second air-dropped nuclear weapon, developed as a replacement for the earlier AN-11 bomb, entering service in 1967. It had a similar 60 to 70 kilotons yield fission …

Sep 29, 2023 · The An-22 is the largest turboprop aircraft in the world today. It is an aircraft of immense proportions, with a total of 60,000 horsepower, the ability to carry huge loads like …

Produced in response to a military requirement of Soviet Union for a strategic airlifter, the An-22 is a military transport aircraft manufactured by Antonov. The great Antonov AN-22 still holds the …

Antonov designed the An-22 Antheus (named for the giant son of Greek god Poseidon) to carry the Soviet Army’s mightiest fighting vehicles, including main battle tanks and missile launchers.

Feb 12, 2011 · Antonov An-22 Antei (Antheus) 'Cock' history, specifications, schematics, pictures, and data.

The Antonov An-22 "Antei" (Russian: Ан-22 Антей, An-22 Antej; English Antaeus) (NATO reporting name "Cock") is a heavy military transport aircraft designed by the Antonov Design …