Antonov An-26

An-26
An-26 of the Serbian Air Force
General information
TypeTransport aircraft
National originSoviet Union
DesignerAntonov
StatusIn limited service
Primary usersSoviet Air Forces (former)
Number built1,403
History
Manufactured1969–1986
Introduction date1970
First flight21 May 1969
Developed fromAntonov An-24
Developed intoAntonov An-32
Xi'an Y-7

The Antonov An-26 (NATO reporting name: Curl) is a twin-engined turboprop civilian and military transport aircraft, designed and produced in the Soviet Union from 1969 to 1986. It is the third member of the Antonov An-24 family, coming after the An-24 and An-30, while preceding the An-32 and canceled An-132.