- Includes free decals and masking foil
The Antonov An-26 is a twin-engined light turboprop military transport
aircraft, designed and produced in the USSR from 12 March 1968. After
successful operations of the An-24T tactical transport in austere
locations, interest in a version with a retractable cargo ramp
increased. Initial studies for the retractable ramp were carried out as
part of the projected An-40 medium transport. When given the go-ahead
for the An-26 in March 1968 the Antonov OKB adapted the ramp design of
the An-40 to the An-24 fuselage, and thus was born the An-26.
Using the majority of the An-24 airframe, with its high-set cantilevered
wings, twin turboprops and stalky main undercarriage, the An-26 included
military equipment, such as tip-up paratroop canvas seats, overhead
traveling hoist, bulged observation windows and parachute static line
attachment cables.
About the Series
This is a classic series of highly illustrated books on the best
machines of war, with several hundred photographs of each aircraft or
vehicle. With close-up views of the key features of each machine,
including its variations, markings and modifications, customizing and
creating a model has never been easier. Includes extra features such as
decals and masking foil.
