Antonov An-3
| An-3 | |
|---|---|
| Antonov An-3T of MChS Rossii in June 2007. | |
| General information | |
| Type | utility aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Antonov |
| Built by | Production Corporation Polyot (2000–2009) |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | regional and private operators |
| Number built | 25 |
| History | |
| Manufactured | 2000–2009 (in Russia) 2012-present (in Ukraine) |
| Introduction date | 21 November 2000 |
| First flight | 13 May 1980 |
| Developed from | Antonov An-2 |
| Developed into | SibNIA TVS-2DTS |
The Antonov An-3 is a Soviet (later Ukrainian and Russian) civil multipurpose and agricultural aircraft. It is essentially a turboprop-powered development of the An-2, designed to upgrade or replace it. The basic transport version (An-3T) is supplemented by a cargo/passenger version (An-3TK), an agricultural version (An-3SH), a forest fire-fighting version (An-3P), as well as an ambulance version. It is designed to carry passengers and cargo, operating from paved or unpaved airfields, including snow covered surfaces up to 35 cm (14 in) deep (using a ski landing gear).