United States Department of Defense - Antonov An-26

The Antonov An-26 (NATO reporting name: "Curl") is a twin-engined light turboprop transport aircraft and is a development of the Antonov An-24, with particular attention made to the potential military use. First seen in 1969, it has a modified rear fuselage with a large cargo ramp. The An-26 is also manufactured without a licence in China by Xian Aircraft Factory as the Y-14, though the designation later changed back to the Y-7 series.

Design and development

* An-26 "Curl-A" : Twin-engined tactical transport aircraft.
* In 1981, An-26B was introduced. The main character of it is that it is equipped with roller gangs which can be swung up against the cabin walls when not in use. It was also equipped with two ZMDB Progress(Ivchyenko)Al-24VT turboprop engines for more power.
* An-26BRL : Ice research aircraft.
* An-26L : Airfield calibration version.
* An-26M : Air ambulance version.
* An-26P : Fire fighting version.
* An-26RTR "Curl-B" : Elint, sigint, electronic warfare aircraft.
* An-26ST : Special duties aircraft for the East German Air Force.
* Y-7H : Military transport version. Chinese production version.
* Y-7-500 : Civilian cargo version. Chinese production version.